Rouen Cathedral (1894) by Claude Monet

Rouen Cathedral - Claude Monet - 1894

Artwork Information

TitleRouen Cathedral
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1894
Art MovementImpressionism

About Rouen Cathedral

The artwork “Rouen Cathedral” created by the distinguished artist Claude Monet in 1894 is a quintessential example of the Impressionism movement. This particular piece belongs to the “Rouen Cathedral” series, which showcases the cityscape genre. Monet’s work is revered for capturing the essence of the cathedral with a masterful interplay of light and color, thus reflecting the transient nature of the subject under different lighting conditions.

The artwork depicts the facade of the Rouen Cathedral with an emphasis on the effects of light and atmosphere. A characteristic feature of Impressionism, the brushstrokes are loose and appear to be swiftly applied, adding a sense of movement and fluidity. The color palette is rich with a predominant use of warm shades, which lend a vibrancy to the scene. The intricate play of light and shadow on the gothic architecture of the cathedral is rendered in a manner that is not overly detailed, but rather suggests the form through the dynamism of color and light. This approach allows the viewer’s eye to meld the colors and shapes into a coherent representation of the subject, touching upon the fleeting impressions that the artist experienced.

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