Effet de lune c. 1853

Johan Barthold Jongkind's "Effet de lune" (c. 1853) is a captivating portrayal of a moonlit industrial landscape. The painting depicts a factory with tall chimneys silhouetted against a vast, hazy sky, with a large moon emerging from behind the clouds. The scene is rendered in a soft, atmospheric style, typical of Jongkind's approach to capturing the effects of light and atmosphere. The presence of a river and boats in the foreground adds a sense of tranquility and beauty to the otherwise industrial setting. This work exemplifies Jongkind's mastery of capturing the ephemeral beauty of the natural world, even within an industrial context.