The Seine at Argenteuil (La Seine à Argenteuil)
To scale 31 x 27 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Monet's most productive period in Argenteuil, this work emerged when the artist had established his studio in this Seine-side suburb, drawn by its accessibility via the new railway and its mixture of rural tranquility with modern suburban development. The year 1873 marked a time of relative stability for Monet following the hardships of the Franco-Prussian War; he was experimenting with capturing the same motifs under different lighting conditions, laying groundwork for his later series paintings. Argenteuil served as a laboratory for Impressionist innovations, where Monet, Renoir, and Caillebotte would paint side by side, developing the movement's characteristic approach to color and light; this particular canvas demonstrates Monet's mastery of atmospheric perspective and his ability to suggest depth through color temperature rather than linear perspective.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 27 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 046921
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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