The Petite Creuse River
Claude Monet
key Notes:
Impressionist landscape, Atmospheric light
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Dimensions:
65.9 × 93.1 cm (25 15/16 × 36 5/8 in.); Framed: 83.2 × 109.9 × 7.3 cm (32 3/4 × 43 1/4 × 2 7/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Petite Creuse River" by Claude Monet is a landscape painting that captures the serene and natural beauty of the Petite Creuse River in the Creuse department of central France. Monet painted this work during his stay in the region in 1889, a period marked by his exploration of light and reflection in natural settings.
Description of the work:
"The Petite Creuse River" by Claude Monet depicts a tranquil landscape scene characterized by the artist's signature use of light and color, capturing the reflections and movement of water with loose, expressive brushstrokes. The composition is dominated by natural elements, with lush greenery and the river's surface rendered in a harmonious palette that emphasizes the ephemeral qualities of the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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