Alfred Sisley<br/>
British (active in France) 1839–99<br/>
<em>The Loing at Saint-Mammès</em> 1882<br/>
oil on canvas<br/>
49.8 x 64.9 cm<br/>
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston<br/>
Bequest of William A. Coolidge (1993.44)<br/>
Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday Work of the Week | Secondary Watery surfaces

Wed 21 Jul 21, 9.45am

Alfred Sisley<br/> British (active in France) 1839–99<br/> <em>The Loing at Saint-Mammès</em> 1882<br/> oil on canvas<br/> 49.8 x 64.9 cm<br/> Museum of Fine Arts, Boston<br/> Bequest of William A. Coolidge (1993.44)<br/> Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.
Past program

This program takes place virtually

Levels 7-12

Join an NGV Educator live from the NGV for a short and lively introduction to one work from French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. To have your questions answered about the Wednesday Work of the Week send them in advance to education.bookings@ngv.vic.gov.au. The program recording will also be available to access for one week for booked participants.  

Watery Surfaces

Whether it was in the form of a river, the ocean or a backyard pond, rippling water was a favoured subject of the Impressionists. This week, explore how Alfred Sisley depicted the ever-changing nature of water in his painting, The Loing at Saint-Mammès, 1882.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and describe sources of inspiration in the work of Alfred Sisley.
  • Analyse and interpret the themes, concepts and ideas in Alfred Sisley’s The Loing at Saint-Mammès.
  • Discuss how the Impressionists used materials, techniques and processes to realise their intentions in their artworks.

Duration: 15 mins

Cost: Free

Learn French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston