Poplars (1891) by Claude Monet

  • Title
    Poplars
  • Artist
    Claude Monet (1840–1926), French
  • Date
    1891
  • Medium
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection
    Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • 4248 x 5353 pixels, JPEG, 11.50 MB
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Artwork Story

Claude Monet’s *Poplars* (1891) captures a fleeting moment along the banks of the Epte River, where slender trees stretch skyward, their reflections trembling in the water below. The painting pulses with life—brushstrokes dance like leaves rustling in the wind, while dappled light shifts between greens, blues, and hints of gold. Monet painted this series en plein air, returning daily to chase the same scene under changing skies, obsessively refining how light transformed the ordinary into something luminous. What seems simple—a row of poplars—becomes a meditation on time, perception, and nature’s quiet drama.

Look closer, and the canvas reveals secrets: the trees’ rhythmic spacing feels almost musical, while the river’s surface blurs the line between reality and reflection. Monet’s obsession with these poplars was so intense he reportedly paid to delay their logging, buying himself weeks to paint. The result isn’t just a landscape but a feverish record of seeing—of how color and air can make the familiar feel utterly new.

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.

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