Mid 19th century saw the rise of Impressionism (French art movement). Artists focused on capturing momentary effects of a scene rather than accurately depicting it.
Impressionists broke away from artistic traditions, focused on accurate depiction of light, candid poses, vivid colours. France was the centre of landscapes as one of the most important genres.
Camille Pissarro, ‘dean of the Impressionist painters’ was a pivotal figure, mentor within the movement. Landscapes showed profound knowledge of 18th century French masters, painted en plein air. He depicted subjects in natural settings, focusing on light effects, atmospheric conditions created by change of seasons.
Pissarro is regarded as the quintessential landscape painter of the Impressionist movement.