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Valley of Sasso. Sunlight effect, by Claude Monet, oil, 1892

Valley of Sasso. Sunlight effect

Claude Monet

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Valley of Sasso. Sunlight effect is a 1892 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

This painting depicts a lush valley landscape, with a variety of trees and plants in the foreground. The foliage is rendered in vibrant shades of green, with touches of pink and blue. In the background, a hill rises, covered in dense vegetation. The sky above is a soft, pale blue. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture adding depth to the scene. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. For more on the artist behind this work, explore the art of 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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