The railway embankment at Sèvres

The painting The railway embankment at Sèvres, an oil on canvas painting made by Alfred Sisley in 1879, is part of the collection of the Botero Museum. The artwork measures 46 cm in height and 37.5 cm in width. The painting depicts a grassy embankment that slopes down to a railway line below. In the distance, a train is making its way along the tracks, leaving a trail of white smoke in its wake. The sky above is filled with clouds, some of which are tinged with pink and orange from the setting sun. A few figures can be seen strolling along the embankment, enjoying the fresh air and the view.