Train in the Snow at Argenteuil 1875

Claude Monet's "Train in the Snow at Argenteuil" (1875) is a plein air painting that captures a winter scene in the French town of Argenteuil. The painting depicts a train track winding through a snowy landscape, with a train in the distance releasing steam into the crisp air. The Impressionist style of the work is evident in the loose brushstrokes and the focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. The composition is also characteristic of Impressionism, with the viewer's eye drawn to the center of the canvas by the converging lines of the tracks. This painting exemplifies Monet's interest in capturing the changing nature of light and its effect on the landscape.