1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Argenteuil, the Bridge under Repair is a 1872 oil by Claude Monet, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a bridge over a river, with a boat on the water. The bridge is made of wood and has a few people on it. The sky is gray and cloudy. The bridge is under repair, with scaffolding and workers visible. The river reflects the gray sky, creating a sense of calmness. The painting's colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting's focus on everyday life and the natural world is reminiscent of the work of 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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