Claude Monet - Blick auf Vétheuil (1881)

 

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"Blick auf Vétheuil" (English: "View of Vétheuil") is a landscape painting by the French Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It was painted in 1881 and depicts the view of the village of Vétheuil from across the river Seine.

The painting shows a scene of tranquil beauty, with the village and its church spire reflected in the calm waters of the river. Monet's use of light and color creates a sense of atmosphere and depth, with the sky and water blending seamlessly together.

Monet lived in Vétheuil from 1878 to 1881, and during this time he painted many landscapes of the area. "Blick auf Vétheuil" is one of his finest works from this period, and it is notable for its loose brushwork and spontaneous style.

Today, "Blick auf Vétheuil" is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it is admired for its masterful composition and evocative portrayal of the French countryside.