Impression, Sunrise (Soleil Levant), 1872 Claude Monet (1840-1926)
Location: Musee Marmottan Monet Paris FranceOriginal Size: 50 x 65 cm
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Oil Painting Reproduction
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Description
Painted by European Аrtists with Academic Education
Museum Quality
+ 4 cm (1.6") Margins for Stretching
Creation Time: 8-9 Weeks
Creation Process
We create our paintings with museum quality and covering the highest academic standards. Once we get your order, it will be entirely hand-painted with oil on canvas. All the materials we use are the highest level, being totally artist graded painting materials and linen canvas.
We will add 1.6" (4 cm) additional blank canvas all over the painting for stretching.
High quality and detailing in every inch are time consuming. The reproduction of Claude Monet also needs time to dry in order to be completely ready for shipping, as this is crucial to not be damaged during transportation.
Based on the size, level of detail and complexity we need 8-9 weeks to complete the process.
In case the delivery date needs to be extended in time, or we are overloaded with requests, there will be an email sent to you sharing the new timelines of production and delivery.
TOPofART wants to remind you to keep patient, in order to get you the highest quality, being our mission to fulfill your expectations.
We not stretch and frame our oil paintings due to several reasons:
Painting reproduction is a high quality expensive product, which we cannot risk to damage by sending it being stretched.
Also, there are postal restrictions, regarding the size of the shipment.
Additionally, due to the dimensions of the stretched canvas, the shipment price may exceed the price of the product itself.
You can stretch and frame your painting in your local frame-shop.
Delivery
Once the painting Impression, Sunrise (Soleil Levant) is ready and dry, it will be shipped to your delivery address. The canvas will be rolled-up in a secure postal tube.
We offer free shipping as well as paid express transportation services.
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Museum Quality
The paintings we create are only of museum quality. Our academy graduated artists will never allow a compromise in the quality and detail of the ordered painting. TOPofART do not work, and will never allow ourselves to work with low quality studios from the Far East. We are based in Europe, and quality is our highest priority.
Additional Information
The painting's title, "Impression, Sunrise," not only refers to the scene depicted but also gave the movement its name. It was first exhibited in 1874 at the inaugural exhibition of the Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artistes Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs, which would later be known as the First Impressionist Exhibition.
At the time of its display, "Impression, Sunrise" caused quite a stir among critics and viewers. Its loose brushwork and emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere challenged the traditional notions of realistic representation. Critics, including Louis Leroy, coined the term "Impressionism" in a satirical review of the exhibition, taking inspiration from the title of Monet's painting.
The composition itself features a harbor scene at Le Havre, France, with the rising sun casting a hazy glow over the water and the boats. Monet's use of vibrant and unconventional colors, such as the oranges and purples in the sky, created a sense of atmospheric ambiance and conveyed the fleeting nature of light and its reflections on the water.
"Impression, Sunrise" exemplifies Monet's desire to capture the essence of a moment rather than aiming for a detailed representation. The emphasis on capturing the impression of the scene, rather than its precise details, became a hallmark of the Impressionist style.
This painting, initially met with mixed reactions, played a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of modern art. It laid the foundation for the Impressionist movement, which sought to explore the transient qualities of light, color, and perception in a revolutionary manner.
Today, "Impression, Sunrise" is celebrated as an iconic masterpiece that embodies the spirit of Impressionism and continues to inspire generations of artists and art enthusiasts alike. It stands as a testament to Monet's innovative approach to painting and his lasting impact on the art world.
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