The Seine at Rouen

"The Seine at Rouen" is an 1872 oil on canvas painting by Claude Monet, exemplifying his mastery in Impressionism. The artwork depicts a sunny Cityscape scene of sailing boats moored along the quays on the Seine River in Rouen. Monet's signature loose brushwork captures the shimmering light and vibrant atmosphere of the moment, emphasizing the fleeting effects of natural light and color. Now part of the Otto Krebs collection at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, this painting highlights Monet's innovative approach to portraying urban and aquatic scenes through the lens of Impressionism.