Sunrise 1873

Claude Monet's "Sunrise" (1873) is a quintessential Impressionist painting that captures the fleeting beauty of a dawn over a harbor. The hazy atmosphere, rendered in loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, evokes the fleeting nature of light and its effect on the surrounding environment. The scene is dominated by a central sailboat, bathed in the warm hues of the rising sun, while other boats are silhouetted against the pale sky. This masterful work exemplifies Monet's fascination with capturing the ephemeral effects of light and atmosphere, a signature characteristic of Impressionist art.