Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise (1879) by Camille Pissarro

Edge of the Woods Near L’Hermitage, Pontoise (1879) — Camille Pissarro

A path slips from open field to shade; trunks rise like quiet columns; light sifts through leaf and labour. Painted at Pontoise, Pissarro’s woodland edge captures the hush between village and grove—earth browns, moss greens, a sliver of sky—and turns everyday countryside into lyrical calm. This fine-art print brings that measured, sun-dappled serenity to your wall.

Why it captivates

• Master of atmosphere — Pissarro’s touch turns light, leaf, and soil into living texture.

• Threshold moment — the poetic shift from cultivated field to woodland shade.

• Harmonious palette — soft greens, warm ochres, and silvered light that settle a room.

• Up close to afar — lively strokes resolve into a clear, restful landscape.

• Pontoise period — a cornerstone of Impressionism’s rural vision.

• Statement artwork — a grounded, contemplative focal point for living spaces and studies.

What you’ll see

A gently curving path skirting the treeline; slender trunks and branching silhouettes; patches of sunlight across rutted ground; distant cottages hinted in warm roof tones. Up close: varied, tactile marks and broken colour. A few steps back: a calm, breathing landscape balanced between work and wilderness.

A richer historical frame

From 1872 to 1884, Pissarro worked in and around Pontoise and L’Hermitage, refining Impressionism’s language of open air, humble labour, and seasonal change. Painted in 1879, this scene belongs to that mature Pontoise cycle—observations made on familiar paths, where structure, light, and the cadence of rural life meet in enduring harmony.

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 × 644 mm (approx. 33.11 × 25.35 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.306 : 1

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

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 640 mm for a clean 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount within an A0 frame to create a generous gallery margin.

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

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism admirers and lovers of quiet, lived landscapes

• Collectors & stylists curating calm, nature-forward interiors

• Educators & galleries exploring late-19th-century French painting

• Gift-givers marking new homes, weddings, and milestones

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 integrity of your piece.

Bring Pontoise’s woodland hush home—order your fine-art print of Pissarro’s Edge of the Woods Near L’Hermitage, Pontoise today.