Sunset on the Seine

Date: 1875
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art

"Sunset on the Seine" is an oil painting by the famous French impressionist painter Claude Monet . This painting was painted around 1872 and is part of his series depicting the Seine and the Paris region.

The painting "Sunset on the Seine" depicts the scenery of the Seine River at sunset. Monet focused on the setting sun, which created dramatic light and color effects on the surface of the water and in the surrounding landscape. The sky is colored in shades of orange, red and pink, creating a wonderful atmosphere and reflection on the water.

The Impressionists, which included Monet, were known for focusing on capturing the moment and the effect of light. Monet often painted the same subjects at different times of the day and year to capture different atmospheric conditions and light changes.

The painting "Sunset on the Seine" is an iconic example of Monet's art and his ability to capture the beauty and mood of a moment. This painting represents an impressionistic approach to painting and an emphasis on light and atmospheric effects. Monet's work remains a significant part of the world's art heritage.

Monet painted picture Sunset on the Seine in 1875. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in Philadelphia Museum of Art. 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.