San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk
1908 Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
About this artwork
This oil painting captures the iconic Venetian church of San Giorgio Maggiore silhouetted against a dramatic sunset. It is one of several works Monet created during his stay in Venice in 1908, focusing on the changing light and atmospheric effects.
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Claude Monet undertook an extensive trip to Venice in 1908, producing a remarkable series of paintings that explored the city's unique light and atmosphere. Unlike his usual practice of painting en plein air, many of his Venetian works, including "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk," were completed or heavily reworked back in his studio in Giverny, utilizing sketches and memory to capture the fleeting moments of light he observed. This approach allowed him to distill the essence of Venice's captivating glow.
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San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk
Claude Monet, 1908
