Fish on a Plate (Translation)
Poisson sur Plat (Primary Title)
Alfred Sisley, English, active in France, 1839 - 1899 (Artist)
This is one of only nine still-life paintings Sisley executed in his lifetime. This early example was painted only a few years after Sisley declared his intentions to pursue a career as an artist, disappointing his parents who hoped he would take on the family textile business. Upon joining the studio of Charles Gleyre in 1862, Sisley met Monet, Renoir, and Bazille, with whom he remained friends after the studio closed the next year. This painting already demonstrated Sisley’s dedication to capturing the effects of light with a loose brushstroke, a focus that would lead to his reputation as one of the Impressionists most true to the movement’s ideals.
Signed lower left: "Sisley"
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
“Sammlung Rudolf Staechelin: Gedaechtnis-Ausstellung zum 10. Todesjahr des Sammlers,” Kunstmuseum Basel, May 13- June 17, 1956.
“Impressionnistes,” Galerie Bayeler, Basel, October 18-November 1967, no. 31 (illus)..
“Fondation Rodolphe Staechelin de Corot a Picasso,” Musee d ‘Art Moderne, Paris, April 10- June 28, 1964.
“Impressionnistes,” Galerie Bayeler, Basel, October 18-November 1967, no. 31 (illus)..
“Fondation Rodolphe Staechelin de Corot a Picasso,” Musee d ‘Art Moderne, Paris, April 10- June 28, 1964.
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