Saint-Lazare Station 1877

Claude Monet’s “Saint-Lazare Station” (1877) is a quintessential example of Impressionist art. Monet captured the bustling activity of the Parisian train station, with smoke billowing from a train engine, and a crowd of passengers gathered beneath the station's glass ceiling. The hazy, atmospheric light is characteristic of Monet's style and evokes the fleeting nature of the scene. The painting captures the essence of modern life and the transformative power of the railroad.