The artwork titled “St. Etienne du Mont (Church of St. Genevieve)” was created by Grant Wood in 1920. This piece falls under the Impressionism art movement and is classified as a cityscape genre.
The artwork presents a cityscape view of St. Etienne du Mont, a church dedicated to St. Genevieve. The painting captures the façade of the church, which stands as the dominant feature in the composition. The architectural details of the church, including its rose window and ornate front, are painted with a blend of golden and earthy tones, typical of Impressionism’s light and color play. The scene appears to be set during a tranquil time of day, possibly at dawn or dusk, as suggested by the soft and diffused light. The foreground includes figures engaging in various activities, which add a sense of life and scale to the depiction. The brushwork is loose and expressive, contributing to the overall atmospheric quality of the piece, resonating with the Impressionist emphasis on capturing the essence of the moment.
