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Impressionism · 1875

The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand

The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand by Alfred Sisley

The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand (1875) by Alfred Sisley. Its palette is led by pale muted lime green (#cbd8ce, 42%) and pale muted aqua (#89bec5, 17%), with accents of stone, muted azure blue and dark slate. Overall the canvas is light, muted and cool.

Palette

Color families

Gray 28%, Blue 27%, Brown 25%, White 13%, Green 7%

Measurements

Lightness
0.76
Contrast
0.41
Vividness
0.028
Warmth
-0.55
Complexity
136 cells
Hue range
0.49
Focus
0.06

Details

Date
1875
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
54.0 × 65.7 cm
Genre
landscape painting
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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