Poplars (Four Trees)

"Poplars (Four Trees)" by Claude Monet, created in 1891, exemplifies Impressionism through its vivid depiction of a riverside Landscape along the Epte River near Giverny. Monet painted the tall, slender poplars in multiple series from his floating studio, capturing their dynamic forms as they follow an S-curve along the waterway. These trees, which Monet famously purchased to complete his series, evoke the spontaneous brushwork and emphasis on light typical of Impressionist art. The poplars serve as a natural motif that underscores Monet’s innovative approach to capturing the transient effects of nature on canvas.