Haystacks, end of Summer 1891

Claude Monet's "Haystacks, end of Summer" (1891) is a classic example of Impressionism, a movement that emphasized capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. This particular work is part of a series of paintings of haystacks in different lighting conditions. The soft, brushstrokes and pastel palette, characteristic of Impressionism, depict the warmth of the late summer sun. The haystacks themselves are the central focus, their forms rendered with a sense of vibrancy and immediacy. Monet's focus on the ephemeral nature of light and the beauty of the natural world is evident in this painting.