Morning on the Seine

Date: 1897
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: private collection
Dimensions: 72 x 89

This oil painting portrays a picturesque scene of the Seine River near Giverny, which was the hometown of the renowned artist Claude Monet . In the artwork, Monet captures the essence of an early morning on the river. The sensation of the early hours is vividly conveyed through his choice of colors, utilizing a palette dominated by shades of blue and purple, as well as the skillful depiction of the gentle morning light, the reflections from the trees, and the water as the sun rises.

Monet initiated his work on "Morning on the Seine near Giverny" in 1896, but the canvas remained incomplete until 1897. This delay was largely attributed to the unpredictable weather conditions. Monet exhibited great patience as he searched tirelessly for the perfect vantage point along the river to paint this scene. In his quest for perfection, he ingeniously converted his boat into a floating studio.

Monet's commitment to capturing the ideal moment is reflected in his meticulous approach. He initially painted numerous variations of the changing light as the sun ascended in the morning sky. These multiple renditions were then arranged within his studio, allowing him to study the interplay of color and light in each one. Ultimately, he completed the series by synthesizing these various observations into the final artwork we now know as "Morning on the Seine near Giverny." This dedication to capturing the nuances of nature's ever-shifting beauty is a testament to Monet's unwavering commitment to his craft.

Monet painted picture Morning on the Seine in 1897. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. Original size is 72 x 89. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Claude Oscar Monet (1840-1926). A native Parisian, who thoroughly developed the idea of Impressionism. Monet almost scientifically studied the effect of light on different objects. He devoted himself to so called transitory states, which quickly led him to work with colour and light, his paintings acting on the viewer from the first impression. His use of open-air painting and objects which were special only because of light opened the way for the beginnings of modern painting. Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1874) not only gave the name to the whole art movement, but secured Monet a place among the best painters of all times. At one time, he resided in London and created his famous study Houses of Parliament (Monet wondered, How could the English painters paint Parliament when it cannot be seen for the fog?). In the Giverny, which became his favourite retreat after the death of his wife, he painted motifs from his garden and the popular series Water Lilies - the world of the water was as poetic and mysterious as a primordial paradise.