Artwork
Under the Pines, Evening
Under the Pines, Evening is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Under the Pines, Evening is an oil painting by Claude Monet, created in 1894. It is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of trees with slender trunks and dense foliage, set against a soft, hazy background. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and serenity, capturing a peaceful evening atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose and expressive brushstrokes, with visible texture on the canvas. The artist's use of color and light creates a hazy effect, with shades of green, touches of red and yellow, and a pale blue-gray background with hints of pink and orange.
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.
