Artwork
Poppy Field (Giverny)
Poppy Field (Giverny) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 4783
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kimball Collection
About this work
Overview
Poppy Field (Giverny) is an oil on canvas painting depicting a field of red poppies. It is one of four canvases of similar scale that Claude Monet began in July 1890, showing poppy fields near his home.
Technique & Style
The painting features a controlled brush style, marking a departure from Monet's earlier, more freely brushed landscapes. The surface has a tapestry-like materiality, achieved through a homogeneous touch.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a field of red poppies against a blue sky, capturing a serene natural scene.
History & Provenance
Monet started working on this painting in July 1890, as part of a group of four canvases. This approach was part of his growing interest in developing multiple canvases simultaneously, a technique he continued to explore in subsequent works, such as his series of wheat stacks.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it.
