{"product_id":"old-houses-at-eragny-camille-pissarro","title":"Old Houses at Eragny - Camille Pissarro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Impressionist study of rural architecture in Eragny, capturing the textures of timber-framed cottages and the soft light of the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamille Pissarro moved to the village of Eragny-sur-Epte in 1884, finding a quiet subject matter that occupied his attention for the remainder of his career. This work, painted in 1886, captures the rustic architecture of the region with the characteristic brushwork of the Impressionist movement. The composition focuses on the weathered textures of timber-framed cottages, their red-tiled roofs, and the simple wooden fencing that defines the domestic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this period, Pissarro experimented with the systematic application of colour, influenced by his brief engagement with Neo-Impressionist techniques. The paint is applied in small, distinct strokes, allowing the eye to blend the hues of the sky, the foliage, and the masonry. A lone figure stands near the gate, providing a sense of scale and daily activity within the quiet rural setting. The light is diffuse, typical of a temperate day in the French countryside, and the palette relies on earthy ochres, terracotta reds, and soft blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the grander urban scenes produced by his contemporaries, Pissarro preferred the modest reality of agricultural life. He documented the changing seasons and the specific light conditions of the Normandy region with consistency. The houses depicted here show the signs of age and wear, rendered with a directness that avoids romanticising the rural environment. By focusing on the interplay of light across these surfaces, Pissarro creates a study of atmosphere rather than a mere topographical record. The work remains a clear example of his dedication to observing the immediate world around him, prioritising the sensory experience of the scene over narrative or symbolic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-fitting-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Fitting - Mary Cassatt — Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Camille Pissarro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874230112591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874269434191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874269466959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874269499727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58874269532495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Old-Houses-at-Eragny_Poster_CompositorV1_1790253811483.jpg?v=1790255105","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/old-houses-at-eragny-camille-pissarro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}