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Paysage de Norvège. Les maisons bleues, by Claude Monet, oil, 1898

Paysage de Norvège. Les maisons bleues

Claude Monet

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Paysage de Norvège. Les maisons bleues is a 1898 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

This painting shows a snow-covered landscape with two small buildings in the distance. The buildings have sloping roofs and are set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The sky above is a soft blend of yellow, pink, and blue hues, suggesting a serene winter scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the tranquil winter landscape. Next, explore the work of artist 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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