The Japanese Bridge at Giverny 1926

This is Claude Monet's view of The Japanese Bridge at Giverny, and it's like stepping into a world of pure sensation. Just look at that flurry of marks! You can almost feel Monet dabbing and stroking with his brush, layer upon layer. The paint is applied in these short, energetic touches, with warm shades that convey the bridge and foliage. It's not about capturing the exact appearance of the bridge, but more about capturing the feeling of light and shadow dancing across the scene. Notice the fiery hues of red, orange and yellow! See how they seem to vibrate and shimmer with life? The texture is thick and juicy, and it feels like you could almost reach out and touch the individual brushstrokes. To me, the painting as a whole shows how art invites us to see and feel the world in new and unexpected ways. Like with Van Gogh, there's no one way to look at it.