Author: | Monet |
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Title: | Impression, Sunrise |
Original location: | Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France |
Year: | 1872 |
One of the most famous paintings by Claude Monet, painted in 1872. It is an iconic work that gave name to the Impressionist movement. This painting captures the view of the port of Le Havre at sunrise, using ethereal brushstrokes and fading colors to convey the atmosphere and changing light. With this work, Monet broke away from traditional techniques, focusing on visual perception and the momentary impression of the landscape.
Impressionism, to which this work belongs, is characterized by the spontaneous and direct representation of light and color, often painting outdoors. Monet and his contemporaries, like Renoir and Pissarro, focused on everyday scenes and landscapes, seeking to capture the ephemeral essence of nature. "Impression, Sunrise" is a paradigmatic example of this approach, where the precision of detail is less important than the overall impression and visual experience of the moment.