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The Geese, by Claude Monet, oil, 1874

The Geese

Claude Monet

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

The Geese is a 1874 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of geese swimming in a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The geese are white with orange beaks, and they appear to be enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. In the background, there is a house with a brown roof, which adds to the sense of tranquility. The overall mood of the painting is calm and soothing, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world depicted. If you're interested in exploring more of Claude Monet's work, you can check out his other paintings at the Clark Art Institute.

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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