Who painted Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)?

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) was painted by Claude Monet in 1890.

Where can I see Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)?

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)?

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

Claude Monet , 1890

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) 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.: 64818
Credit line: Gift of Arthur M. Wood, Sr. in memory of Pauline Palmer Wood

About this work

Overview

Claude Monet's 'Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)' is an oil on canvas painting depicting large wheat stacks near his Giverny farmhouse. It is part of a series exploring the effects of light and weather on the same subject.

Subject & Meaning

The wheat stacks, rising above the horizon, symbolized sustenance and survival for Monet. Their depiction varied with the changing seasons, weather, and light, capturing the dynamic relationship between the natural world and human activity.

Technique & Style

Monet worked on the series both outdoors, using multiple easels to capture different conditions, and in his studio, refining the compositions. The thick, visible brushstrokes and vivid colors convey the immediacy of his outdoor observations.

History & Provenance

The series was first exhibited in 1891 at the Galerie Durand-Ruel in Paris, where it achieved critical and financial success, marking a significant breakthrough in Monet's career. The Art Institute of Chicago holds the largest collection of 'Stacks of Wheat' paintings worldwide.

Stacks of Wheat (End of Day, Autumn), Claude Monet

Artist & collection

Artist

Claude Monet

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.