Islands at Port-Villez 1897

"Islands at Port-Villez" is an 1897 oil-on-canvas painting by French Impressionist Claude Monet. The piece, which is now part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection, is notable for its depiction of the Seine River in France. Using short, broken brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Monet captures the shimmering light of the river, highlighting the reflective qualities of water and the play of light on the surrounding landscape. Monet's "Islands at Port-Villez" exemplifies the Impressionist movement's focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.