Garden in Bordighera, Impression of Morning (1884) by Claude Monet

Garden in Bordighera, Impression of Morning - Claude Monet - 1884

All Artwork Images

Artwork Information

TitleGarden in Bordighera, Impression of Morning
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1884
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions25 3/4 x 32 in. (65.5 x 81.5 cm.)
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationHermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Garden in Bordighera, Impression of Morning

The artwork titled “Garden in Bordighera, Impression of Morning” is an exquisite oil on canvas painting created by the renowned French artist Claude Monet in 1884. Demonstrating the techniques of Impressionism, the artwork measures 25 3/4 x 32 inches (65.5 x 81.5 cm) and fits into the genre of landscape. Presently, this painting is housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Capturing the essence of an early morning in Bordighera, this landscape portrays a lush and vibrant garden. The artwork is awash with a myriad of colors, as dappled sunlight filters through the foliage, giving the composition a dream-like quality. The distinctive Impressionist brushstrokes create a sense of movement and vitality, suggesting the gentle sway of palm fronds in a soft breeze. The play of light and shadow is rendered with a subtle delicacy, typical of Monet’s mastery. In the distance, an architectural structure emerges, half-veiled by the verdant flora, adding depth and a hint of human presence to the natural scene.

Monet’s work often explored the effects of light on the environment, and this garden appears to be a symphony of color, light, and texture that invites the viewer to partake in the serene beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. The canvas conjures not just a visual experience, but evokes the warmth and fragrant air of a Bordighera morning, a testament to Monet’s genius in capturing the intangible atmosphere of a place.

Other Artwork from Claude Monet

More Impressionism Artwork

Scroll to Top