The Galettes 1882

"The Galettes" (1882) by Claude Monet is a still life painting depicting two galettes (French buckwheat pancakes) on woven mats. The galettes are the central focus, their golden-brown surfaces contrasting with the white tablecloth and the dark brown woven mats. Monet's characteristic loose brushstrokes capture the texture of the food and the simple, everyday objects, highlighting the fleeting beauty of the moment. This painting exemplifies Monet's interest in capturing the effects of light and shadow on ordinary subjects, a hallmark of Impressionism.