Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

Claude Monet

Created:
Movement:
1890/91
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist Light, Seasonal Transition
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Dimensions:
60 × 100.5 cm (23 5/8 × 39 9/16 in.); Framed: 75.6 × 116.6 × 7.4 cm (29 3/4 × 45 7/8 × 2 7/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, created "Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)" 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 changing seasons and times of day. Monet's innovative approach to capturing transient effects of light marked a significant departure from traditional landscape painting, influencing subsequent generations of artists. The "Haystacks" series, including this work, underscores Monet's dedication to plein air painting and his fascination with the rural landscape surrounding his home in Giverny. Monet's technique of applying vibrant, broken brushstrokes allowed him to convey the atmospheric conditions with remarkable immediacy and vitality. This series not only solidified Monet's reputation as a master of Impressionism but also contributed to the broader understanding of modern art's emphasis on perception and experience.

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Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) by Claude Monet

Claude Monet's "Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)," created in 1890/91, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style through its focus on light and atmosphere. The artwork depicts a rural scene with stacks of wheat, capturing the transient effects of sunlight at the end of summer.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)