Sisley

American

[sis-lee, sees-ley] / ˈsɪs li, sisˈleɪ /

noun

Alfred 1839–99, French painter.

Sisley British

/ ˈsɪslɪ, sislɛ /

noun

Alfred (alfrɛd). 1839–99, French painter, esp of landscapes; one of the originators of impressionism

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art is being gifted its first paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet, in addition to four works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Alfred Sisley, Wilhelm Lehmbruck and Maurice Brazil Prendergast.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom Sisley, who was 17 when his sister was killed, said the 22-year-old was "the corner pin of our family".

From BBC

Mr Sisley said he continued to believe the parole system was "not fit for purpose".

From BBC

Burrows is due for release the week beginning 14 October, the same week that marks the 16th anniversary of Ms Sisley's death, which Mr Sisley said feels "like a kick in the teeth".

From BBC

The family have been told he will likely be released in October, in the week of the 16th anniversary of Ms Sisley's murder.

From BBC

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