In 2001,the city of Lucca hosted a major exhibit of his works, to celebrate twenty years of painting in Tuscany. The exposition took place in the l6th century Villa Bottini, which serves as the city's cultural centre.
"I received the 200 francs from you this morning. Thank you. I am not at wit's end, just concerned about my bills at the end of the month." Alfred Sisley, in a note to his dealer, Durand- Ruel, l883