Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was a Danish-French Impressionist painter who played a key role in the development of Impressionism. Born in the Danish West Indies, Pissarro moved to France in his early twenties to pursue a career in art. He became friends with other young artists, including Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, and together they formed the Impressionist group.

Pissarro was known for his landscapes and city scenes, which he painted with loose, sketchy brushwork and a bright, naturalistic palette. He was particularly interested in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere on his subjects. Pissarro was also known for his commitment to plein air painting, or painting outside, which allowed him to capture the changing light and colors of his subjects as they appeared in the natural world. Throughout his career, Pissarro remained committed to the ideals of Impressionism, even as other artists began to move in new directions. He continued to explore the possibilities of light, color, and atmosphere, and his work remained fresh and innovative throughout his life.