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La Seine au Petit-Gennevilliers

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The artwork presents a serene riverside scene, where the calm surface of the water reflects the gentle hues of the cloudy sky above. The thoughtful brushstrokes create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, bringing the boats and buildings to life—in their various stages of decay and renewal. The modest structures lining the bank, with their warm red roofs and muted earth tones, evoke a sense of nostalgia, as if whispering stories of fishermen and daily life long past.

Each element in the composition, from the silhouetted masts of the boats to the curling smoke in the background, contributes to an atmosphere of stillness punctuated only by the soft sounds of water lapping against the shore. It’s a moment frozen in time, capturing not only the beauty of the landscape but also a sense of quiet introspection. This piece sits at the crossroads of realism and impressionism, a stepping stone in the artist's journey, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the elegance of the mundane—nature's harmonious embrace of industry.

La Seine au Petit-Gennevilliers

Claude Monet

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1872

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Dimensions:

5696 × 4320 px
630 × 480 mm

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