Impressionist Poppy Field Painting
Regarded as one of the greatest modern paintings of the nineteenth century.
Impressionist poppy field painting. It depicts four people probably including monets wife and son strolling through a poppy field at argenteuil paris. Now one of the worlds most famous paintings it conjures up the vibrant atmosphere of a stroll through the fields on a summers day. Art evaluation for an appreciation of landscapes by impressionist painters like monet see. Mar 29 2020 poppies are big strong bold flowers.
Monet diluted the contours and constructed a colourful rhythm. Claude monet painted the poppy field in 1873 on his return from the united kingdom in 1871 when he settled in argenteuil with his family until 1878. Supported by his dealer paul durand ruel monet found in the region around his home the bright landscapes which enabled him to explore the potential of plein air painting. These years were a time of fulfilment for him.
The poppy field near argenteuil 1873 by claude monet. Poppy field argenteuil by claude monet. Impressionist painting comprises the work produced between about 1867 and 1886 by a group of artists who shared a set of related approaches and techniques. See more ideas about poppies art love art.
Poppies poppies also called poppy field oil on canvas by claude monet 1873. Unlike many of the other paintings i write about there is no hidden meaning or controversial history with this painting. A wonderful and colorful scene of a poppy field in the provence region of france david is a painter from england that now resides in connecticut america. In the musee dorsay paris.
Poppy field argenteuil 1873 contents description analysis interpretation. His work is an energetic attempt to capture the fleeting light on water buildings and landscapes. He showed poppy field to the public at the first impressionist exhibition held in the photographer nadars disused studio in 1874. I love art that captures the strength of these stunning flowers.
It was a time that provided the artist with great fulfillment as a painter despite the failing health of camille.