Quai du Pothuis, Pontoise

The painting Quai du Pothuis, Pontoise, is an oil on canvas painting created by Camille Pissarro in 1868. It is currently housed at the Kunsthalle Mannheim, and measures 81 cm × 52 cm (31.9 in × 20.5 in).

The painting depicts a bustling scene on the banks of the Oise River in Pontoise, France. A bridge with several arches spans the river, leading to a cluster of buildings and factories on the opposite bank. A tall chimney releases a plume of smoke into the sky, hinting at the industrial activity of the time.

The foreground is dominated by a cobblestone street, where figures are scattered, engaged in various activities. A family, consisting of a man, a woman, and a child, stroll along the street, while other figures push a wheelbarrow, ride a horse, or stand in conversation. The buildings lining the street are painted in warm, earthy tones, and the overall atmosphere is one of everyday life in a small town.

The sky above is a vibrant blue, dotted with fluffy white clouds. The loose brushstrokes and the emphasis on light and shadow are characteristic of Pissarro's Impressionist style.