Flood at Port-Marly
1872 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This landscape painting depicts the Seine river overflowing its banks in the town of Port-Marly, with the L'Auberge Saint-Nicolas partially submerged in water. It is one of several works Sisley produced documenting the dramatic flooding of the area in 1872.
Did you know?
In the spring of 1872, the Seine experienced a severe flood that transformed the quiet village of Port-Marly into a watery landscape. Alfred Sisley, a dedicated Impressionist, was captivated by the changing light and reflections created by the inundation, resulting in a famous series of paintings. These works are now celebrated for their subtle ability to capture the melancholy beauty of a natural disaster through the lens of changing weather and atmospheric conditions.
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Flood at Port-Marly
Alfred Sisley, 1872
