Vétheuil

Claude Monet

Created:
Movement:
1901
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist landscape, Atmospheric light
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Dimensions:
90.2 × 93.4 cm (35 1/2 × 36 3/4 in.); Framed: 101 × 104.2 × 6.4 cm (39 3/4 × 41 × 2 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Vétheuil" by Claude Monet is a depiction of the village of Vétheuil, where the artist lived from 1878 to 1881, capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere characteristic of his Impressionist style. This painting reflects Monet's focus on the natural landscape and his innovative approach to capturing transient effects of light and color.

Description of the work:

"Vétheuil" by Claude Monet depicts a serene landscape with the village of Vétheuil situated along the Seine River, characterized by Monet's signature use of light and color to capture the atmospheric effects of the scene. The composition features soft, fluid brushstrokes that convey the reflections on the water and the lush greenery, demonstrating Monet's Impressionist style and his focus on the transient qualities of natural light.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Vétheuil