Claude Monet, 'The Seine at Port-Villez', 1894
About the work
Overview
Although dated 1885, this work was almost certainly painted in 1894, when Monet painted a series of works at Port-Villez.
To paint the series Monet probably worked from a boat. Port-Villez, between Vernon and Bonnières-sur-Seine, is noted for its cliffs bordering the river. Here they are depicted under the effects of a morning mist, shorn of details, and reflected with perfect symmetry. The silver tones show the influence of Corot.
Key facts
Details
- Full title
- The Seine at Port-Villez
- Artist
- Claude Monet
- Artist dates
- 1840 - 1926
- Date made
- 1894
- Medium and support
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 65.4 × 100.3 cm
- Inscription summary
- Signed; Dated
- Acquisition credit
- On loan from Tate: Purchased 1953
- Inventory number
- L719
- Location
- Not on display
- Image copyright
- On loan from Tate: Purchased 1953, © 2000 Tate
- Collection
- Main Collection
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