The Red Cape (Madame Monet) (c.1870) by Claude Monet

The Red Cape (Madame Monet) - Claude Monet - c.1870

Artwork Information

TitleThe Red Cape (Madame Monet)
ArtistClaude Monet
Datec.1870
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions80 x 100 cm
Art MovementImpressionism

About The Red Cape (Madame Monet)

“The Red Cape (Madame Monet)” is an Impressionist oil painting on canvas by Claude Monet created around 1870. The artwork measures 80 by 100 centimeters and is a genre painting, which refers to scenes of everyday life.

In this painting, the viewer is presented with an intimate and atmospheric scene. A woman, presumed to be Madame Monet, is standing outside in the snow, seen through a set of French doors. She is wearing a red cape which stands out boldly against the wintry background, providing a striking contrast.

Monet’s mastery of light and color is evident; the way he captures the reflection and refraction of light through the glass panes gives a sense of texture and movement to the scene. The snow-covered landscape is visible in the background, with a few green shrubs peeking through the white blanket, hinting at the life beneath. The interior scene is cast in shadow, framing the view and drawing the eye to the figure of the woman. There’s a softness to the brushstrokes and a blurring of the edges that are characteristic of the Impressionist style, aimed at capturing the momentary and sensory effects of the scene rather than the fine details.

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