Camille Pissarro Quotes

A collection of quotes by Camille Pissarro.

Camille Pissarro was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter. Born on July 10, 1830, in the Danish West Indies (now the US Virgin Islands), he later settled in Paris and became a key figure in the development of Impressionism. Pissarro's artworks featured rural and urban landscapes, focusing on the exploration of light, color, and the depiction of nature. He played a crucial role in mentoring and influencing younger artists, including Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin. Pissarro's dedication to capturing the essence of nature and his innovative use of brushstrokes continue to inspire artists to this day. He passed away on November 13, 1903.

I sometimes have a horrible fear of turning up a canvas of m

I sometimes have a horrible fear of turning up a canvas of mine. I'm always afraid of finding a monster in place of the precious jewels I thought I had put there!

Camille Pissarro


Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places w

Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.

Camille Pissarro

Art Beauty People Perception Vision Places Artists

I began to understand my sensations, to know what I wanted,

I began to understand my sensations, to know what I wanted, at around the age of forty - but only vaguely.

Camille Pissarro

Age

Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of

Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of having been deceived and making mistakes.

Camille Pissarro

Nature