Mount Kolsaas in Norway
1898
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
1898
oil
From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet
This painting shows a snow-covered mountain, Mount Kolsaas, in Norway. The mountain is depicted in shades of blue and white, with a few trees in the foreground. The sky above is a pale yellow. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and color, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
