Poplars on the Epte
1891 National Galleries Scotland
About this artwork
This painting is part of a series by Claude Monet, depicting the poplars lining the Epte River near his home in Giverny. It focuses on the interplay of sunlight and shadows, capturing the reflections on the water's surface.
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Claude Monet was so dedicated to capturing the poplars along the Epte that when the trees were put up for auction by a local council, he reportedly purchased them himself to prevent their felling until he had completed his series. This allowed him to finish these iconic paintings, which beautifully illustrate his study of light and its effects on a recurring subject.
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Poplars on the Epte
Claude Monet, 1891
