Morning on the Seine

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41362

Claude Monet's "Morning on the Seine" (1897) epitomizes Impressionism with its focus on light's ephemeral effects. Monet captivates with a canvas alive in shifting hues, rendering the Seine at dawn, near his home in Giverny. The scene, frequently revisited, demonstrates his obsession with capturing nature's fleeting moods. Its experimental brushwork, color palette, and composition embody the movement's innovative spirit, and its emphasis on personal perception over objective representation marks it as a seminal piece in the evolution of modern art. Each viewing unveils a new day, a new river, a testament to the ever-changing nature of reality.

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40 cm

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Total € 195

Claude Monet, one of the most celebrated artists of the Impressionist movement, painted ‘Morning on the Seine’ series in 1896-1897. This collection of canvases was created near Monet’s house in Giverny, where he had moved in 1883 and spent over forty years of his life.

‘Morning on the Sea’ is not just one painting, but part of a series that illustrates the same landscape under different light and weather conditions. This is a prominent feature of Monet’s work – his fascination with the changing play of light and color in nature. The art showcases the artist’s keen observation of the Seine River in the early hours of the day.

A unique feature of ‘Morning on the Seine’ is its ethereal depiction of the river. Monet portrayed the river as a mirror-like surface, reflecting the sky, trees, and mist, all melting together in a gentle harmony of color and form. The mist, appearing almost as an ethereal veil, lends the scene a dreamy, transient quality, emphasizing the fleeting nature of moments and the constant change in nature.

The painting’s fluid brushstrokes, a characteristic of Impressionist style, contribute to the overall softness and tranquility of the scene. By emphasizing the visual sensation rather than the details, Monet allows viewers to experience the atmosphere as if they were there themselves, adding to the allure of this timeless masterpiece.

Artist:

Claude Oscar Monet

Original size:

92 x 73 cm (width x height)

Art style:

Impressionism

Minimal order width:

50 cm

Maximum order width:

183 cm

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