1871
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
A windmill near Zaandam is a 1871 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a windmill near Zaandam, with a cloudy sky and a body of water in the foreground. The windmill is on the left side of the painting, with its sails and blades visible. The sky is filled with thick, grey clouds that seem to be moving quickly. In the foreground, there are some grassy areas and a few trees. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of movement and energy, with the windmill and clouds creating a sense of dynamism. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture and layering. The colors are muted, with shades of grey, brown, and green dominating the palette. The painting is an example of Claude Monet's early work, showcasing his interest in capturing light and atmosphere. To learn more about Monet's techniques and style, look up the artist Claude Monet.
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
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