The Poultry Market, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro. A vibrant Impressionist scene showing the backs of figures in a crowded outdoor poultry market in the French town of Pontoise.

The Poultry Market, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

1882 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lively Impressionist market scene captured with the luminous, textured brushwork of Camille Pissarro.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Aged gold

About the piece

In this 1882 work, Camille Pissarro masterfully captures the bustling energy of the poultry market in Pontoise. The painting is characterized by short, rhythmic brushstrokes and a harmonious palette of cool blues and warm earthy tones, offering an intimate and atmospheric window into everyday life in 19th-century France.

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