The Havre, the trade bassin 1874

"The Havre, the trade bassin" is an oil painting by Claude Monet created in 1874. The painting depicts the harbor of Le Havre, France, with numerous ships docked at the basin. The brushstrokes are visible and the colors are primarily blue and gray, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. The scene captures the soft light of dawn over the water, a theme often explored by the artist in his Impressionistic style. Monet's use of light and color in "The Havre, the trade bassin" exemplifies his mastery of the Impressionist technique, making it a noteworthy example of his work.