Grainstack in the Sunlight, Snow Effect 1891

"Grainstack in the Sunlight, Snow Effect" is an oil painting by Claude Monet created in 1891. It is a depiction of a solitary hay bale in a field, with a snow-covered landscape and a hazy sky. The brushstrokes in this Impressionist artwork are loose and visible, creating a sense of movement and light. The painting is part of Monet's famous "Grainstack" series, where he explored the changing appearance of the same subject under different lighting conditions. It is a beautiful example of how Monet captured the fleeting effects of light and weather in his art.