Coup de vent (1881) by Claude Monet

  • Title
    Coup de vent
  • Artist
    Claude Monet (1840–1926), French
  • Date
    1881
  • Medium
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection
    Musée d'Orsay
  • 2558 x 3200 pixels, JPEG, 8.65 MB
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About the Artist

Claude Monet (1840–1926), French, Claude Monet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Known for his innovative approach to light and color, Monet captured fleeting moments in time through his depiction of landscapes, gardens, and natural settings. His works, such as 'Impression, Sunrise,' gave the movement its name and challenged the traditional methods of painting. His focus on light and atmosphere, often using rapid brushstrokes, revolutionized art and left a lasting impact on modern painting.

Artwork Story

Claude Monet’s Coup de vent (1881) captures the raw energy of nature with a spontaneity that feels almost alive. Wind whips through the scene, bending trees and grasses as if caught mid-motion, while loose, expressive brushstrokes blur the line between land and sky. The painting doesn’t just depict a gust—it makes you feel it, with swirling textures and a palette that shifts from muted earth tones to sudden flashes of light. Monet’s fascination with fleeting moments is palpable here; there’s no stillness, only the thrill of impermanence.

What’s striking is how the composition teeters between chaos and control. The horizon tilts unnervingly, as if the wind itself has unsettled the world. Yet within the frenzy, details emerge—a patch of stubborn wildflowers, the faintest suggestion of a distant figure. It’s less a landscape than an experience, one that invites you to lean in, then step back, never quite settling. This isn’t just weather—it’s mood, movement, and something deeply human in its refusal to be pinned down.


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