Alfred Sisley, an Englishman by birth, spent most of his life in France. He received no recognition during his lifetime. Fame came to the artist shortly after his death, and his paintings enjoyed great success among collectors. The work Frosty Morning at Louveciennes was the start of Ivan Abramovich Morozov’s efforts to collect the latest French painting. Sisley became a favorite of his.
There is a contrast between the cold tints of the sky, which provide a backdrop for the silhouettes of roofs and tree branches, and the sunbeams on the land. This precisely conveys the atmosphere of a frosty day. The sky always played a special role in the artist’s landscapes, and he always started his paintings with it. He is considered to be the painter of the skies among impressionists for good reason. In this way, he acts as an heir to the tradition of Turner and Constable, whose work he became acquainted with during his time in London.