Saint-Lazare Station, exterior view
- Original dimensions
- 80 x 60 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1877
Scene depicted
This masterpiece presents the Gare Saint-Lazare from a striking angle, where locomotives and travelers blend in a vibrant ballet. The nuances of light and color evoke a lively and dynamic atmosphere, typical of the emerging modernity of the time.
Historical context
Year: 1877 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting is at a crossroads in Monet's already rich career, illustrating his evolving style. Associated with other works like " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Water Lilies ", this canvas marks a decisive step in his exploration of light and color.
Anecdote
“Light is everything,” could have been Monet's motto, who captures here the soul of the station one spring morning. Inspiration bursts forth before the reflections in the water and the shades of the sky on this canvas , testifying to an intimate connection between the artist and his environment.