Poppy Field 2

Claude Monet’s ‘Poppy Field 2’ is a quintessential example of his Impressionist style. Painted in 1873, it captures a vibrant field of poppies in Argenteuil, France, where Monet lived at the time. The composition emphasizes the interplay of light and color, with streaks of red poppies set against a lush green landscape under an expansive blue sky. Monet’s use of rapid brushstrokes suggests the fleeting nature of light, a key characteristic of his work. This piece reflects Monet’s fascination with natural light and his commitment to capturing the momentary effects of a scene.