1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Dominant colour
Road of La Roche-Guyon is a 1890 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting shows a winding road that curves to the right, lined with trees and bushes. The road is unpaved and rough, with patches of light and shadow. In the background, there are more trees and a hillside. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness, as if the viewer is standing on the road, looking out at the peaceful landscape. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of Claude Monet, who was known for his landscapes and his use of light and color.
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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