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Jean-Baptiste Armand Guillaumin's "Setting Sun at Ivry" is a canvas masterpiece (25-1/2 x 31-7/8 inches) from Paris. Explore more examples of Impressionist art.Jean-Baptiste Armand Guillaumin (1841-1927), renowned for his Impressionist work Setting Sun at Ivry (1873), may not have been the most famous Impressionist, but he was a respected member of the movement and significantly influenced his peers.
Guillaumin is celebrated for his vibrant landscapes and bold use of color. One of his Seine river paintings inspired his close friend Paul Cézanne's first lithograph. Beyond the Impressionist circle, Guillaumin also shared a deep friendship with Vincent van Gogh and his brother.
In Setting Sun at Ivry, Guillaumin captures a harmonious blend of nature and industry. The setting sun bathes the expansive sky in rich hues, showcasing the fleeting effects of light. Meanwhile, factory smokestacks release plumes of steam that merge with the atmosphere, enhancing the visual experience. The Impressionists often depicted modern landscapes without idealization, accepting technology—such as factories and smokestacks—as an integral part of contemporary life.
For more on Impressionist paintings, artists, and art history, see:
For more on Impressionist paintings, artists, and art history, see:
- Impressionism
- Vincent van Gogh
- Claude Monet
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Debra N. Mancoff is an art historian, lecturer, and author of several books on 19th-century European and American art. She serves as a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library.
