Claude Monet -The island of Grande Jatte - 1874

The Island of Grande Jatte - Claude Monet 1874 - oil on canvas, 50 × 70 cm - Private Collection, Photograph (C) Christie's image / Bridgeman - Giraudon

The painter allows you to see from afar the factory chimneys, a big red house and highs poplars stand out against a pale sky. Impressionism has its roots in colors, lights and landscapes along the banks of the Seine. In the 19th century, the island of Jatte was one of the cradles of impressionism. With its many taverns, its proximity to the capital, the decor strongly inspired these painters.