Floating Ice Near Vetheuil 1880

"Floating Ice Near Vetheuil" is an Impressionist painting by Claude Monet, capturing the subtle beauty of a winter scene along the Seine river. Monet, a pioneer of the Impressionist movement, was known for his studies of light and color, and this work exemplifies his interest in capturing the ephemeral nature of the natural world. The painting depicts the river in a soft, ethereal light with a sense of movement as the ice drifts on the current. The pale blue sky, with its delicate wisps of clouds, adds to the overall tranquil atmosphere of the painting.