When C zanne first arrived in Paris, his pigments were dark and heavy, often applied with a palette knife. The bright hues and quickly worked brushstrokes reveal the effect of Pissarro's influence. Greens and yellows contrast in the foreground, and multihued vertical drags of the brush recreate watery reflections.
Cool shadows contrast with the orange of a tiled roof.
Light emphasizes the blond planes of the building, which is shaded with blues, greens, and mauves, and where broad strokes and heavier paint convey texture. The elaborate signature and date are unusual in C zanne's work. In 1873 C zanne moved to the village of Auvers, where this was painted. It was near Pissarro's home, and the two of them often worked side by side during 1873 and 1874. Auvers was also home to Dr. Gachet, a collector who would later care for the despairing Van Gogh.