Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day)
- Artist
- Claude Monet
- Date
- 1890 - 1891
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Landscape
- Location
- Art Institute of Chicago
"Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day)" is an Impressionism painting by Claude Monet that captures a snowy, overcast winter scene of harvested wheat. The artwork depicts a canvas filled with a textured oil portrayal of stacked wheat, emphasizing light and atmosphere over meticulous detail. Monet's focus on fleeting landscape effects under cloudy skies reflects his interest in capturing natural conditions and changing light, characteristic of his series on haystacks. The painting exemplifies his innovative approach, blending Impressionist techniques to evoke a sense of calm and atmospheric depth.
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