Their
- Original dimensions
- 32 x 25.5 cm
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Year
- 1884
Scene depicted
This painting illustrates a contemplative scene of rural life, where women bustle near the river, their silhouettes gracefully outlined. The quick and light brush strokes reveal the softness of everyday moments, where each element of the composition seems to vibrate, resonating with the harmony of nature that Monet cherished so much.
Historical context
Year: 1884 |BRK| Museum: Art Institute of Chicago |BRK| Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
Their is part of Monet's maturity period, where the artist manages to merge observation and intuition. This painting recalls other masterpieces such as Impression, Sunrise and The Water Lilies , each testifying to his evolution towards an unparalleled mastery of light and color.
Anecdote
“Light is a living thing,” said Monet. He found his inspiration while walking in the flower-filled gardens of his home in Argenteuil , where shadows danced on the freshly watered petals, as if each flower whispered a note of this pictorial work .