Vetheuil 1880

Claude Monet’s 1880 oil painting "Vetheuil" depicts a serene landscape scene, showcasing the French Impressionist style, known for its emphasis on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere. The canvas features a verdant riverbank, a calm river, a village in the distance, and a prominent group of tall trees in the center. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, rendering the scene with a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, characteristic of Impressionism. The painting's focus on the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the soft, blurred outlines, adds to the tranquil mood of the work.