Alfred Sisley: The Place of Light

A talk by John Hubbard. All welcome - free entry. A voluntary donation of around £3.00 is appreciated to help with our expenses.

Alfred Sisley, ‘the English impressionist’, died in the picturesque town of Moret-sur-Loing in 1899 at the age of 59. He was dedicated to landscape work in the open air, deftly capturing the moods of the seasons, weather and time of day through his particular attention to qualities of light. His favourite subjects were riverside towns and villages surrounding Paris, but he also produced lively summer studies of the Thames. John will outline Sisley’s biography while chiefly exploring his studies of tranquil urban landscapes in which the particularity of place and the place of light are paramount.

John's talks are always meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated. This talk will not be recorded so do join us on the night if you can. John Hubbard is a retired English teacher. He currently volunteers as a guide at Thomas Hardy's cottage in Lower Bockhampton near Dorchester.