By 1870, he had
adopted the short rapid Impressionist brushstroke and like Monet remained
faithful to the technique throughout his career. Primarily a landscapist,
Sisley preferred the countryside around the Ile-de-France with its
unique and subtle beauty in all seasons. To this he brought a soft,
muted palette with warm greens, blue-greens, pale yellows, and clear
blues predominating.
Due to the family's failed business ventures, Sisley's role in the
family quickly became that of the supporter. To that end, he became
a professional painter and began to sell his artwork to keep the family
afloat.
In 1876 Sisley moved to Moret-sur-Loing, a beautiful
little town where he stayed until his death of throat cancer in 1899.
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