The House on the River Zaan in Zaandam
1871 Städel Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting captures a serene view of houses with distinctive Dutch gables reflected in the River Zaan in Zaandam, Netherlands. It is part of a series of works Monet created during his stay in the region.
Did you know?
Claude Monet spent several months in Zaandam in 1871, during which he was incredibly prolific, creating about 25 paintings and numerous sketches. He was enchanted by the picturesque Dutch architecture and the unique light, writing to Camille Pissarro, 'It's superb here and one can paint beautiful things every day.' This period was crucial for his development of Impressionism, allowing him to experiment further with capturing the effects of light on water and architecture.
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The House on the River Zaan in Zaandam
Claude Monet, 1871
