The painting depicts the landscape of the town of Antibes during a morning moment, showing natural light and atmosphere. Monet, being a leading Impressionist, focuses on capturing the effects of light and colors in the morning, creating a dynamic and lively landscape painting.
Portrait of the Creator
Artist
Claude Monet
Date of birth and death
14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926
Natinality
French
Style
Impressionism
Significant works
Impression, Sunrise; Water Lilies series; Haystacks series; Rouen Cathedral series; London Parliament series
Information about the work
Year:
1888
Execution technique:
oil on canvas
Theme:
landscape, nature, morning, impressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
Inner Narrative
The painting reflects Monet's interest in the fleeting light and its impact on the perception of nature, which is characteristic of the philosophy of Impressionism.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a study of morning light and its influence on the landscape, emphasizing the variability of nature and the fleeting moment of perception.