When did Alfred Sisley start Painting?

Alfred Sisley began painting in the early 1860s, after moving to Paris and becoming involved with the Impressionist movement. He was initially influenced by the works of Camille Corot and other landscape painters. Sisley exhibited his first works at the Salon in 1866, marking his formal entry into the art world. His focus on capturing light and atmosphere in landscapes became a defining characteristic of his style.