View of the Plain at Argenteuil, Hills of Sannois
- Original dimensions
- 72 x 53 cm
- Museum
- Orsay Museum
- Year
- 1872
Scene depicted
This canvas offers an enchanting panorama of the Sannois hills, where the lush green hills harmoniously blend with the sky. The viewer feels the call of nature, quivering under the gentle breath of the wind. Monet managed to translate this atmosphere into a vibrant canvas, successfully immortalizing a moment of happy peace, at the crossroads of sky and earth.
Historical context
Year: 1872 |BRK| Museum: Orsay Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 72 x 53 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Plain View in Argenteuil , Sannois Hills” represents a crucial step in Monet's career, marking a period of affirmation of his style. Compared to works such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ The Water Lilies ,” this canvas shows Monet's evolution towards the free expression of emotions through the brilliance of light and the fluidity of colors.
Anecdote
“Nature is my best teacher, every shadow, every reflection dancing on the water guides me.” This quote could resonate in Monet's mind as he stood by the Seine, one peaceful morning. The scene captured in his masterpiece , “Plain View in Argenteuil , Sannois Hills,” emanates a tranquility and natural beauty, a tribute to the light playing on the leaves and the scent of freshly cut grass.