Summer 1874

Claude Monet's "Summer" (1874) is a classic example of Impressionism, capturing the fleeting moment of a summer day. The painting features a vast field of tall grass, with a few figures dotted across the landscape, including a woman in a white dress seated under a tree. The loose brushstrokes and dappled light create a sense of airy movement, characteristic of Monet's style. The painting's emphasis on light and color, as well as its depiction of everyday life, reflect the Impressionist movement's focus on capturing the immediacy of visual experience.