Claude Monet (1840–1926) (after) - "Bras de la Seine près de Vétheuil, c. 1878"

- Claude Monet (after), "Bras de la Seine près de Vétheuil, c. 1878". Authorized offset print on heavyweight smooth satin paper (250gsm approx.).

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 49 x 70cm.

- Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a French Impressionist painter and one of the most influential artists in the history of modern art. He was a pioneer of the Impressionist movement, which emphasized capturing light, atmosphere, and fleeting moments through loose, expressive brushstrokes. Monet’s focus on color, movement, and natural landscapes revolutionized painting, inspiring generations of artists.

His most famous works include his series of water lilies, haystacks, and Rouen Cathedral, where he painted the same subject under different lighting conditions. Monet's innovative techniques aimed to capture the transient effects of light on nature. Today, his paintings are among the most valuable in the art market, often selling for tens of millions of dollars. His work Meules (1890) set a record in 2019, selling for $110.7 million at auction.

One of his remarkable Impressionist landscapes, Bras de la Seine près de Vétheuil (c. 1878), is a serene and atmospheric depiction of the Seine River near Vétheuil, where Monet lived. The work showcases his signature short, visible brushstrokes, capturing the reflections of trees on the water and a sky filled with textured clouds. The cool blues, greens, and shimmering light effects demonstrate Monet’s mastery in conveying natural beauty and mood. The scene embodies the Impressionist ethos of painting en plein air (outdoors), allowing Monet to depict nature in its most dynamic form.

Monet’s works continue to be highly sought after, with collectors and museums competing for his masterpieces. His river and water landscapes, like Bras de la Seine près de Vétheuil, exemplify the timeless appeal and innovation that make his works some of the most prized in art history.

Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Klimt, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, among others.