The Bridge at Argenteuil 1874

Claude Monet's "The Bridge at Argenteuil" (1874) is a classic example of Impressionism. The painting depicts a scene on the Seine River near Paris, with a stone bridge dominating the right side of the composition. The water is dappled with light, reflecting the movement of the boats and the sky above. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, characteristic of the Impressionist style. The painting was created during a period of great artistic innovation in France, when artists were experimenting with new ways of representing the world.