Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
The Painting That Started Impressionism
"Impression, Sunrise" is a painting by the French Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Painted in 1872, it has become one of the most important works of the Impressionist movement. The painting illustrates the harbor of the port town of Le Havre in Normandy, France, at sunrise. The sunrise's vibrant orange and pink hues are captured in the reflections on the water next to fishermen in their boats.
"Impression, Sunrise" became the painting that gave the Impressionist movement its name. The art piece was entered at the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874. A critic wrote a review of the image in which he referred to the painting as an "impression." The term "Impressionism" stuck and has been used to describe this style of painting ever since.
Since "Impression, Sunrise" was part of an entirely new art genre, its style was seen as a radical departure from traditional modes of painting. Many critics and art collectors did not understand or appreciate Monet's approach. But over time the painting has gained widespread acclaim and is now considered a masterpiece of the Impressionist movement, currently residing in the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, France.
About the "Impression, Sunrise" Painting
| Painting Name | Impression, Sunrise |
|---|---|
| Artist | Claude Monet |
| Paint Type | Oil on Canvas |
| Year Completed | 1872 |
| Painting Period(s) | Impresssionism |
| Location it was Painted | Le Havre Harbor, Normandy, France |
| Where it is Now | Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France |
| What it's Worth Now | Estimated at around $300 million |
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