Sequencing: Snow Scene, Moret Station
Sisley memorised the positioning of features along the oblique angle of 'The Footbridge’ ©1867.
In later works, returning to these is a 'Sequencing Motif’.
From the upper window of his residence at Les Sablons in 1888, Sisley did a series of panoramic pastels. For the sequencing comparison, the preceding pastel 'Winter Landscape, Moret’ is viewed.
Gate (Railing)
Pale Poplar
Sequencing starts with the feature in a matching position.
The hazy rounded shape of the narrowing small branches, also matches.
In 'Winter Landscape, Moret’ the feature is shown next to other poplars.
Central Poplar
Matches the tree at the end of the footbridge, by extending out of the canvas and the upper trunk twisting to the left.
Triangular Geometry
In the sequencing, the feature matches the alignment with the Pale Poplar and figure.
The simplicity of the wintery landscape highlights the central poplar.
In 'Winter Landscape, Moret’ along the station sidings are rail carriages on either side of the Central Poplar.
’Old Man’ Figure
Positionally, matches the female figure approaching the tree at the end of the footbridge.
Roof Angles (stage effect)
(2) roof angles to create the stage effect appear as the Station building, either side of the Central Popular.
'Winter Landscape, Moret’
Snow has not settled on the Station Roof showing the required roof angle for the stage effect belongs to an adjacent building.
Settled snow on the Station Roof in 'Snow Scene, Moret Station’ covers-up it’s own roof angle and the gap between the buildings.