The Banks of the River Epte in Springtime

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41412

"Monet's 'The Banks of the River Epte in Springtime' (1887), an exemplar of French Impressionism, captivates with its riot of color and diffuse light, encapsulating the fleeting beauty of spring. Monet's innovative technique—fragmented brushstrokes capturing minute variations in hue and light—revolutionized art. Uniquely, it marked his initial exploration of the series concept, wherein he painted the same subject under different conditions, leading to the creation of iconic works like his water lilies series. Thus, it holds a special place in the progression of Monet's art and Impressionism.

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40 cm

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Total € 195

Claude Monet, the celebrated French Impressionist painter, created a mesmerizing work of art titled “The Banks of the River Epte in Springtime” in 1885. This piece is widely considered one of his most intriguing due to the masterful interplay of light and color, hallmarks of the Impressionist movement.

“The Banks of the River Epte in Springtime” was painted during Monet’s residence in Giverny, a small French village situated near the River Epte. This period was a time of great productivity and exploration for Monet, during which he began to explore the theme of series work – the same scene captured under different lighting and weather conditions.

Monet’s expert manipulation of color and brushwork in this painting creates a shimmering, dream-like image of the springtime riverbank. He effectively captures the ephemeral beauty of nature, focusing not just on the physical representation of the landscape but also on the atmosphere and changing qualities of light and color.

The painting holds a special place in the canon of art history because it represents a key moment in the development of Monet’s artistic style and technique. It showcases his pioneering use of color, light, and brushwork, which would heavily influence the direction of modern art.

Artist:

Claude Oscar Monet

Original size:

81 x 65 cm (width x height)

Art style:

Impressionism

Minimal order width:

50 cm

Maximum order width:

183 cm

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