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Path on the Island of Saint Martin, Vétheuil, by Claude Monet, oil, 1891

Path on the Island of Saint Martin, Vétheuil

Claude Monet

1891

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Path on the Island of Saint Martin, Vétheuil is a 1891 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a winding path through a lush field of green and yellow grass, dotted with red flowers. In the distance, a cluster of trees stands tall, while a few buildings are visible on the horizon. The sky above is a soft blue, with a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The colors are muted, with a focus on greens and yellows, which creates a sense of warmth and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful landscape, 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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