Artist Birthdays October 30 – ALFRED SISLEY

ALFRED SISLEY (October 30, 1839 – January 29, 1899)

• Nationality: British
• Field: Painting
• Art Movement: Impressionism
• ARTiFact: Because of his lack of salesmanship, Sisley’s work did not sell and was not appreciated until after his death. As a result, he spent the end of his life in poverty.
• Artist Quote: “Every picture shows a spot with which the artist has fallen in love.”
• Notable Artwork (shown below): Flood at Port-Marley, 1876.

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