Back to gallery
Varengeville under the Sun

Art Appreciation

In this captivating landscape, soft hues blend seamlessly into one another to create a dreamlike quality. The gently rolling hills, lushly adorned with vegetation, invite one to ponder the serenity of nature, while the small cottage perched at the hilltop seems to whisper stories of quiet solitude. Monet's mastery shines through as he captures the light reflecting off the waves of the distant sea, each brushstroke imbued with a delicate vibrancy that suggests not just sight but also sound—the gentle lap of water against the shore, an echo of the winds weaving through the trees; indeed, one can almost feel the cool breeze brushing past.

This piece reflects the Impressionist ethos of capturing the moment, an ephemeral feeling that can only be described through the tactile realism of color and light. The palette, primarily composed of soft greens, blues, and subtle pastel accents, evokes a sense of tranquility and peace, the sea blue mingling with the gentle warmth of the earth. Within this artwork, Monet has created a spatial depth that pulls the viewer into the scene, making it not merely an image but an experience. The time period of the late 19th century ushered in a new appreciation for quotidian beauty, representing the very essence of nature's splendor.

Varengeville under the Sun

Claude Monet

Category:

Created:

1897

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

3870 × 2680 px

Download:

Related artworks

Obersee near Berchtesgaden 1858
View on the Catskill—Early Autumn
Figures by a Waterfall, with a Castle and a River Estuary Beyond
A storm near a rocky coast, with a group of fishermen pulling a wrecked boat in the foreground
Gondolas before the Molo, Venice
Waterloo Bridge, colorful clouds cover the sun
Monte Carlo Seen from Roquebrune
Sandby's Views of North Wales
Flower Beds at VÉTHEUIL
Rocks at Sainte-Adresse
The Himalayas (Evening Mountains)