Sweeping Willow by Claude Monet, Classic Artwork Card

Weeping Willow II (1918) by Claude Monet is a vintage Impressionist painting that captures the essence of nature during the autumn season. This artwork is part of a series where Monet painted weeping willow trees in his garden in Giverny, France. The piece portrays a serene grove of trees with the rich colours of fall, showcasing Monet's signature style of "en plein air" painting, where he painted directly outdoors. As one of the founders of the French Impressionist movement, Monet is known for his ability to convey the beauty of natural landscapes, often using light and colour in a way that captures the momentary effects of nature. Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a pioneering French painter who played a central role in the development of the Impressionist movement. His works primarily focused on landscapes, painted outdoors, capturing the fleeting nature of light and its effects on the environment.