House of the Customs Officer, Varengeville

Claude Monet

Created:

Movement:

1882

Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionistic landscape, coastal architecture.

Dimensions:

25 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (64.1 x 81.9 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"House of the Customs Officer, Varengeville" is a painting created by Claude Monet in 1882, depicting the coastal landscape of Varengeville-sur-Mer, France, where Monet frequently painted during his visits to the Normandy coast. This work exemplifies Monet's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere, contributing to the Impressionist movement's emphasis on plein air painting and the transient qualities of nature.

Description of the work:

"House of the Customs Officer, Varengeville" by Claude Monet, painted in 1882, depicts a coastal scene characterized by a prominent white house set against a backdrop of lush greenery and the expansive blue of the sea. The composition is marked by Monet's signature brushwork, which captures the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the atmospheric effects of the natural environment, emphasizing the transient qualities of the moment.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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