Wharf of Louvre, Paris 1867

"Wharf of Louvre, Paris" is an 1867 oil painting by Claude Monet, currently housed in the Gemeentemuseum den Haag in The Hague, Netherlands. The work is a quintessential example of Impressionism, a style popularized by Monet himself. The painting depicts a bustling scene of Parisians strolling along the banks of the Seine River, with the iconic Louvre Palace in the background. Monet captures the fleeting effects of light and color, emphasizing the vibrant greens of the trees and the reflections of the sky on the water. His use of short, broken brushstrokes further highlights the movement and energy of the Parisian scene.