Claude Monet - Peupliers au bord de l’Epte, temps couvert (W 1299)
1891
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a row of tall poplar trees along the Epte River under a cloudy sky, forming part of Claude Monet's famous "Poplars" series. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the trees and their subtle reflections in the water.
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Claude Monet's "Poplars" series, to which this painting belongs, was created in 1891 along the Epte River near his home in Giverny. Monet actually purchased the trees from a timber merchant to prevent them from being cut down before he could finish painting them from various perspectives and at different times of day, showcasing his dedication to capturing transient light and atmospheric conditions.
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Claude Monet - Peupliers au bord de l’Epte, temps couvert (W 1299)
Claude Monet, 1891
