Ice breaking up on the Seine near Bennecourt
1893 Walker Art Gallery
About this artwork
This painting captures the thawing ice on the River Seine near Bennecourt, a theme Monet explored in a series of works during the harsh winter of 1893. The composition focuses on the vast expanse of water and sky, with a dark, wooded riverbank on the left.
Did you know?
Claude Monet was deeply committed to capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, and his 'Ice Floes' series is a prime example of this dedication. He painted these works during a particularly severe winter, braving the cold to depict the dramatic breaking up of ice on the Seine. This series not only documents a specific natural phenomenon but also showcases Monet's masterful ability to render light's interaction with water and ice.
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Ice breaking up on the Seine near Bennecourt
Claude Monet, 1893
