Alfred Sisley
1839 - 1899
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Biography
Alfred Sisley was an Impressionist painter known for his landscapes and countryside scenes. He was born in Paris, France, in 1839 to English parents. Sisley studied art in London and later moved back to France to pursue a career as a painter. He became friends with fellow artists Monet, Renoir, and Bazille, and together they developed the distinctive style of Impressionism. Sisley's works often focused on the effects of light and atmosphere on nature, capturing the fleeting moments and colors of the outdoors.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Every picture shows a spot with which the artist has fallen in love.
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I admire the wonderful reserve the Impressionists have.
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One can only speak of the influence of one master upon another. Somehow a work of art is created by an artist's willingness to openly transmit his feelings.
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Probably I shall not hear all The story; when you come my way I shall not heed you, for I shall be Among the apple-boughs, bee-haunted, a-swing For ever to and fro in the summer air.
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Art has a fundamental role in human life. The more we see ourselves as our eyes have shown us, the more accurate are our graspings, the more subtle and direct are our workings.