Argenteuil
1872 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
The painting depicts a serene view of the Seine River at Argenteuil, a popular spot for leisure activities and a significant location for Impressionist painters. It showcases Monet's characteristic interest in capturing the changing effects of light on water and foliage.
Did you know?
Argenteuil was a pivotal location for Claude Monet during the early 1870s, as he settled there with his family and painted extensively, often alongside fellow Impressionists like Manet and Renoir. The town, easily accessible from Paris by train, offered both picturesque river scenes and glimpses of burgeoning industrialization, providing a rich array of subjects for Monet's explorations of light and atmosphere. His works from Argenteuil are considered some of the finest examples of early Impressionism, capturing the leisure and changing landscape of modern France.
On your wall. Unlock the 4K download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
Argenteuil
Claude Monet, 1872
