Sunrise

ID: #7315 | Impressionism | Sea and ships

Date: 1872

"Sunrise" is a famous painting by Claude Monet , called "Impression, Sunrise". This 1872 painting was a key work in the creation of the art movement known as Impressionism .

The painting is known for its pastel shades and various tones of orange, blue and grey, creating the impression of a sunrise over the sea . In the painting you can see a marine theme, with ships on the water and reflections of the sun, which creates a calm and captivating atmosphere. Monet used short, brush strokes and loose strokes, which creates a sense of temporality and captures immediate impressions. Monet focused on capturing lighting effects and atmosphere rather than detailed rendering. The reflections of the sun on the water are a key element. The painting can also contain the subtle movement of water and sky tones, emphasizing the beauty of nature in motion.

"Impression, Sunrise" is often considered a breakthrough painting that helped define Impressionism and its emphasis on capturing immediate impression and lighting effects.

Monet painted picture Sunrise in 1872. Prevailing color of this fine art print is green and its shape is landscape. 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.