The Argenteuil Bridge 1874

"The Argenteuil Bridge" by Claude Monet, painted in 1874, captures the Impressionist movement's focus on capturing fleeting moments of light and color. The scene depicts a bridge over a river, with sailboats and the surrounding landscape reflected in the water. Monet's signature brushstrokes, visible in the water and foliage, create a sense of movement and atmosphere, while the play of light and shadow highlights the changing nature of the environment. This work embodies Monet's fascination with the effects of light on color, a key characteristic of Impressionism.