The Coalmen c. 1875

"The Coalmen" is a painting by Claude Monet from circa 1875. The Impressionist work captures a scene of laborers carrying coal along a canal, with a bridge arching overhead. Monet's signature style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and emphasis on light and atmospheric effects, creating a sense of movement and immediacy in this depiction of everyday life. The painting offers a glimpse into the working-class lives and industrial landscape of 19th-century France.