Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day) (1890 – 1891) by Claude Monet

Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day) - Claude Monet - 1890 - 1891

Artwork Information

TitleStack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day)
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1890 - 1891
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions66 x 93 cm
Art MovementImpressionism
Current LocationArt Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

About Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day)

The artwork titled “Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day)” is an oil on canvas painting by the esteemed French artist Claude Monet, created during the years 1890 – 1891. As a quintessential example of the Impressionist movement, this landscape measures 66 by 93 centimeters and belongs to the renowned “Haystacks” series. Currently, it is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, located in Chicago, IL, US.

This artwork portrays a solitary haystack as the central figure amidst a snowy landscape. The overcast sky looms above in muted tones, suggesting the coolness of the winter’s day. The haystack itself is rendered with a tactile build-up of paint, capturing the rough texture and the interplay of light and shadow that plays across its form. The endless nuances of color within the snow, conveying the subtle shifts of light, create a sense of depth and luminosity. In the distance, the line of trees and hints of rustic buildings provide a context to the haystack, anchoring it within a broader pastoral setting. Monet’s technique, with loose yet deliberate brushstrokes, evokes the transient effects of weather and light, inviting viewers to experience the fleeting moment captured on the canvas.

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