Rouen Cathedral, West Façade, Sunlight

Claude Monet’s ‘Rouen Cathedral, West Façade, Sunlight’ is a part of a series where Monet painted the cathedral at different times of the day and under various weather conditions to capture the shifting effects of light. Painted in 1894, this work is notable for its vivid depiction and mesmerizing play of sunlight and shadows on the stone surface of the cathedral. Monet’s technique of using thick layers of paint and bold brushstrokes helps to create an impression of the grandeur and the radiant beauty of the Gothic architecture. The facade appears almost dissolving in the luminous blue sky, showcasing Monet’s mastery in rendering light and atmosphere.