Snow Effect at Argenteuil
1875 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
About this artwork
This oil painting captures a snowy winter day in Argenteuil, a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, where Monet lived and painted extensively. It is one of several snow scenes Monet created, exploring the effects of light on snow.
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Claude Monet was fascinated by capturing the changing effects of light and atmosphere, and snow scenes provided a perfect challenge. He often worked en plein air, enduring harsh weather to paint directly from nature. His Argenteuil paintings, including those depicting snow, are celebrated for their ability to convey the ephemeral qualities of light and weather, making the viewer almost feel the crisp winter air.
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Snow Effect at Argenteuil
Claude Monet, 1875
