Capturing Fleeting Moments (4/8)

Monet was obsessed with capturing the transience of nature. He believed that a single moment could never be replicated and sought to immortalize these fleeting instances on canvas. This philosophy is evident in his plein air paintings, where he painted outdoors to directly observe and capture the changing effects of light and atmosphere.

Example: Impression, Sunrise

The painting that gave Impressionism its name, “Impression, Sunrise,” exemplifies Monet’s dedication to capturing ephemeral moments. The loose brushwork and vibrant colors convey the essence of the sunrise over the port of Le Havre, rather than a detailed, realistic portrayal.