Rococo Masterpiece Studies: The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, 1897 - Camille Pissarro

Explore Camille Pissarro’s "The Boulevard Montmartre at Night," an evocative oil on canvas from 1897. Artist Rococo in collaboration with SIRIS wood optic offers her impressions and her unique recreation of this vibrant masterpiece.

The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, 1897 - Camille Pissarro

Title: The Boulevard Montmartre at Night

Date: 1897

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 65 cm × 54 cm (25.6 in × 21.3 in)

Provenance: Not specified

Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Signature/Inscription: Signed "C. Pissarro" in the lower left corner

Condition: Excellent, with no significant restorations or damages noted

Exhibition History: Exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in 1898

Catalogue Raisonné: Listed in the Catalogue Raisonné of Camille Pissarro's works by Ludovic-Rodolphe Pissarro and Lionello Venturi

Rococo's Impressions

Camille Pissarro’s "The Boulevard Montmartre at Night" is a captivating depiction of Parisian life under the evening sky. The play of light and shadow across the bustling boulevard captures the vibrant atmosphere of the city at night. Pissarro’s use of rich, glowing colors and dynamic brushstrokes creates a lively and immersive scene.

As I work to recreate this masterpiece on our luxury wood eyewear, I am inspired by Pissarro's ability to convey the energy and allure of nighttime Paris. The texture of the wood adds an extra layer of depth, bringing out the painting’s luminous qualities and bustling ambiance. My goal is to translate Pissarro’s nocturnal cityscape into a piece of wearable art that reflects the vibrant spirit of the original work.