Flood at Giverny
1896 Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
About this artwork
This oil painting by Claude Monet captures a scene of trees standing in floodwaters, with their reflections shimmering on the surface. It is a prime example of his Impressionist approach to capturing light and atmospheric effects in natural landscapes.
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Claude Monet's "Flood at Giverny" series, of which this painting is a part, highlights his fascination with changing light and natural phenomena. Monet often returned to the same subjects, like the famous water lilies or the willows along the Epte river at Giverny, to explore how atmospheric conditions altered their appearance. These flood scenes were particularly challenging and captivating, allowing him to render the elusive interplay of water, sky, and reflections in a new light.
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Flood at Giverny
Claude Monet, 1896
