The Seine at Asnieres

Impressionism masterpiece captures a tranquil Cityscape scene along the Seine River at Asnières. Monet’s loose brushstrokes and play of light evoke the atmosphere of a peaceful day, emphasizing spontaneity and fleeting moments, characteristic of the Impressionism movement. Originally owned by Alice Meyer, the painting was looted by the USSR after WWII and retained as war reparations before being exhibited publicly since 1995. Today, it resides in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, offering viewers a vivid glimpse of 19th-century Parisian life.