Camille Pissarro Paysannes Assises 1885 Victorian Painting Postcard

RA7  This is a beautiful undated but modern published official postcard from Londons Royal Academy Of Arts for this great 1885 work by Camille Pissarro called Paysannes Assises  with artist details, dates, dimensions etc & Royal Academy Of Arts logo on reverse being the official souvenir from when exhibited unused and mint. 

Paysannes Assises shows four women seated in an orchard, the central figure carrying a scythe, suggesting the women are taking a rest from their recent work.

Positioned in a circle and engaging with each other, the female figures do not engage with the viewer and one even has her back to us, suggesting a complete absorption in their way of life. Any suggestion of hard labour is minimised and instead, the sense of communal rest is emphasised: the figures appear to be in balance, enjoying the natural shade afforded by the tranquil orchard setting. The fresh tones of white, brown, blue and red of the women's clothing are set off by the rich greens of their surroundings and the overall impression is one of vitality and restfulness, enhanced by the soft, dynamic markings of Pissarro's chosen medium of pastel.