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Poplars in the Sun
Poplars in the Sun is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
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Overview
Poplars in the Sun is an oil painting created by Claude Monet in 1896, exemplifying the Impressionist style. It is housed at the National Museum of Western Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a serene landscape dominated by a cluster of poplar trees, their trunks and leaves rendered in warm, vibrant hues. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and harmony, inviting the viewer into a peaceful world.
Technique & Style
Monet's use of oil paint captures the gentle play of light and shadow, softening the forms of the trees in the background. The leaves are depicted in shades of green, yellow, and blue, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
