Morning on the Seine, Clear Weather 1897

Claude Monet captured "Morning on the Seine, Clear Weather" with oil on canvas, creating a serene landscape dominated by blues and yellows. The composition invites the viewer into a tranquil scene where trees line the riverbank, their forms mirrored in the water below. Monet's application of paint is crucial here; short, broken brushstrokes work together to construct the scene. Notice how the reflections on the Seine are not exact replications but rather, abstract interpretations of light and color. This reflects a shift away from literal representation towards capturing the subjective experience of the moment. The structural interplay between the solid forms of the trees and their fluid reflections destabilizes our perception of space, inviting us to question the boundary between reality and illusion. This pursuit of capturing fleeting moments encapsulates a larger philosophical interest in the impermanence of experience. Ultimately, Monet’s formal techniques serve as an exploration into the nature of perception itself.