Still Life with Bottle,Carafe Bread and Wine c. 1862 - 1863

"Still Life with Bottle, Carafe, Bread and Wine," painted by Claude Monet circa 1862-1863, exemplifies the artist's early interest in capturing the fleeting effects of light. This still life, featuring everyday objects like a bottle, carafe, bread, and a glass of wine on a table, showcases Monet's use of loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, which would later become hallmarks of Impressionism. While the scene is simple, the play of light and shadow across the objects creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, foreshadowing the artist's future contributions to the Impressionist movement.