A Creek in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) (1856) by Camille Pissarro

A Creek in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) (1856) — Camille Pissarro

Sun on mangrove banks, quiet water slipping to the sea, palms trembling in the trade wind. Painted before Paris and Impressionism, this early Pissarro captures the Caribbean light of his birthplace—clear, tender, and alive with heat. A contemplative coastal scene that brings tropical calm to your wall.

Why it captivates

• Caribbean origins — Pissarro at home in St. Thomas, years before the Paris salons.

• Light that breathes — warm sky, reflective water, and shade-cool greens in balance.

• Human scale — a modest creek and shoreline life rendered with affection.

• Painterly clarity — lively strokes that resolve into a serene, sun-washed view.

• Historical interest — a rare glimpse of the Danish West Indies in mid-19th century.

• Statement artwork — a soothing focal point for living rooms, studies, and coastal interiors.

What you’ll see

A still creek edged with mangrove and palms; sandy banks opening toward a pale horizon; cottages and small craft suggested in economical strokes; reflections broken gently by the breeze. Up close: varied marks and warm earth pigments. From a step back: a clear, restful Caribbean landscape.

A richer historical frame

Born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas (1830), Pissarro painted Caribbean subjects in the 1850s, before his mature Impressionist decades in France. Works from 1856 carry the warmth and clarity of the islands—observed with the same sympathy for everyday places that would later define his rural French scenes.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 629 mm (approx. 33.11 × 24.76 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.337 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom landscape mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 625 mm for a clean 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount within an A0 frame for a generous gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism admirers curious about Pissarro’s early Caribbean work

• Coastal & island lovers seeking calm, sunlit atmospheres

• Collectors & stylists curating relaxed, nature-led interiors

• Educators & galleries highlighting 19th-century transatlantic art

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring the quiet warmth of the islands home—order your fine-art print of Pissarro’s A Creek in St. Thomas today.