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Castle of Dolceacqua, by Claude Monet, oil, 1892

Castle of Dolceacqua

Claude Monet

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Castle of Dolceacqua is a 1892 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

This painting shows a castle on a hill, surrounded by greenery. The castle has a tall tower and a bridge leading to it. The painting is done in oil paint. The castle is the main focus of the painting, with the surrounding landscape and bridge adding depth and context. The use of oil paint gives the painting a rich, textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Claude Monet.

About the artist

Portrait of Claude Monet
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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