1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Morning on the Seine is a 1900 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, depicting Seine, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting shows a misty scene of the Seine River. The river is calm, with gentle ripples on its surface. The surrounding landscape is shrouded in a soft, white fog that rises from the water. In the distance, the silhouettes of trees and buildings are visible, but they are indistinct due to the mist. The painting's color palette is dominated by shades of blue and green, which evoke a sense of coolness and serenity. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting's use of light and color creates a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere. Look up Claude Monet for more of his works.
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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