Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)

Claude Monet

Created:
Movement:
1890/91
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist Landscape, Seasonal Transition
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Dimensions:
64.4 × 92.5 cm (25 3/8 × 36 7/16 in.); Framed: 79.1 × 107 × 5.8 cm (31 1/8 × 42 1/8 × 2 1/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Claude Monet's "Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)"

Claude Monet, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, created "Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)" in 1890/91 using oil on canvas. This painting is part of Monet's renowned "Haystacks" series, which exemplifies his exploration of light and color through the depiction of the same subject under varying atmospheric conditions. The series marked a significant departure from traditional landscape painting by emphasizing the transient effects of light and weather. Monet's innovative approach in this series influenced subsequent generations of artists, contributing to the development of modern art. The "Haystacks" series, including this work, underscores Monet's dedication to capturing the ephemeral nature of the natural world, a hallmark of his artistic philosophy.

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Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet's "Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)," created in 1890/91, exemplifies the Impressionist style with its emphasis on light and atmosphere, capturing the transient effects of sunset on a rural haystack. The artwork, rendered in oil on canvas, is part of a series that explores the changing qualities of light and season on the same subject.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)