Poirier En Fleurs 1885

"Poirier En Fleurs" (Pear Tree in Blossom), painted in 1885 by Claude Monet, is a quintessential example of Impressionism. The work captures the fleeting beauty of a blossoming pear tree, with its delicate white flowers set against a vibrant blue sky. Monet's signature use of visible brushstrokes and broken color creates a sense of movement and light, characteristic of the Impressionist style. The painting embodies the Impressionists' fascination with capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in nature.