Autumn on the Seine, Argenteuil (Automne sur la Seine Argenteuil)

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Monet executed this work of the Petit Bras, a branch of the Seine near Argenteuil, shortly after his arrival in Argenteuil in 1871. The vantage point suggests he painted this work from the small boat that he converted into a floating studio. In the background are recognizable architectural landmarks including the Chateau Michelet. The relatively small, delicate brushstrokes underscore this work as a painting created during the ¡°high¡± or ¡°classic¡± phase of Impressionism. Monet¡¯s use of brilliant colors is mirrored in the water below, resulting in a remarkable symmetry that makes it difficult to distinguish between the reflected colors and their sources. Title Autumn on the Seine, Argenteuil (Automne sur la Seine Argenteuil) Creator Claude Monet Creator Lifespan 1840/1926 Creator Nationality French Creator Gender M Date 1873/1873 Provenance High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Purchase with funds from the Forward Arts Foundation, The Buisson Foundation, Eleanor McDonald Storza Estate, Frances Cheney Boggs Estate, Katherine John Murphy Foundation, and High Museum of Art Enhancement Fund Type Paintings Rights Photo ? 2015 High Museum of Art Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 21 3/8 x 28 7/8 inches Show more