Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)

"Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)" is part of Claude Monet's "Haystacks" series, painted between 1890 and 1891, which explores the effects of light and atmosphere on a single subject. Monet's series exemplifies his pioneering approach to capturing transient natural phenomena, a hallmark of the Impressionist movement.

"Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset)" by Claude Monet features a solitary haystack set against a backdrop of a setting sun, with the canvas dominated by warm hues of orange, pink, and purple that capture the transient effects of light and atmosphere. The brushwork is characterized by loose, expressive strokes that convey the texture of the haystack and the surrounding landscape, exemplifying Monet's Impressionist style and his focus on capturing the ephemeral qualities of natural light.