Rouen Cathedral in the Fog 1894

Claude Monet's "Rouen Cathedral in the Fog" (1894) is a masterpiece of Impressionism, capturing the ethereal beauty of Rouen Cathedral shrouded in mist. The painting is characterized by the artist's signature use of broken brushstrokes and vibrant colors, which create a sense of atmospheric depth and movement. The cathedral's imposing structure is almost entirely obscured by the fog, leaving only its silhouette visible, emphasizing the fleeting nature of light and weather. This piece is one of several in Monet's series dedicated to the cathedral, where he explored how changing light affected its appearance.