Le Bassin d'Argenteuil
1872 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This oil painting captures a vibrant scene along the Seine at Argenteuil, featuring leisurely figures on the tree-lined bank and various boats on the water, with a distant bridge and town.
Did you know?
Argenteuil, a commune northwest of Paris, became a vital hub for Impressionist painters like Monet, Renoir, and Manet in the 1870s. Monet lived there from 1871 to 1878, during which he produced some of his most iconic works depicting the modern suburban landscape and boating life along the Seine. This period was crucial for the development of Impressionism, with artists exploring light, color, and transient moments outdoors.
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Le Bassin d'Argenteuil
Claude Monet, 1872
