Poplars, Pink Effect
1891
Monet was so obsessed with a row of poplar trees along the Epte River that he actually bought them to prevent them from being cut down while he finished his series! Painted in 1891, this dreamy scene captures the trees' tall, slender trunks reaching up into a soft, hazy sky, with their reflections shimmering in the water below. The delicate pinks and blues show his masterful ability to capture the fleeting effects of light at different times of day. It's a perfect example of Impressionism, where the feeling of a moment matters more than perfect details.
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