Garden at Sainte-Adresse
1867 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This vibrant oil painting captures a leisurely scene from the garden of Monet's father in Sainte-Adresse, depicting family members enjoying the seaside view. The work showcases Monet's early exploration of light, color, and outdoor subject matter, characteristic of the nascent Impressionist movement.
Did you know?
Monet painted this work at Sainte-Adresse, a resort town where his father lived, incorporating both family members and elements of a bustling public scene. The painting is notable for its juxtaposition of a formal garden with the open sea and modern maritime activity, reflecting a changing era. Interestingly, the two flags—a French tricolor and a yellow and red flag (likely a pilot's flag or a local regatta flag)—add a dynamic element to the composition, celebrating both nation and nautical sport.
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Garden at Sainte-Adresse
Claude Monet, 1867
