The Dinner
1868
oil
canvas
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
1868
oil
canvas
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
The Dinner is a 1868 oil by Claude Monet, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
This painting shows a family sitting around a table, eating dinner. The table is set with white tablecloths, plates, and silverware. There's a big lamp hanging over the table, casting a warm glow. The family is dressed in dark clothes, and they're all focused on their food. The room is dimly lit, with shadows on the walls. The atmosphere feels cozy and intimate. You can sense that the family is enjoying their time together. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this scene, look up 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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