Poplars
1891 Philadelphia Museum of Art
About this artwork
This painting is part of a celebrated series by Monet, depicting tall poplar trees along the Epte River near Giverny. It captures the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere on the landscape.
Did you know?
Monet's Poplars series is famous not only for its artistic merit but also for a quirky anecdote: to ensure he could complete his paintings, Monet actually purchased a number of the poplar trees along the Epte River when they were about to be felled for timber. This dedication allowed him to finish his exploration of how light and season transformed the same motif.
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Poplars
Claude Monet, 1891
