Le bassin d'Argenteuil vu depuis le pont by Claude Monet

Le bassin d'Argenteuil vu depuis le pont - Claude Monet - Impressionist Fine Art Reproduction

At a Glance

Le bassin d'Argenteuil vu depuis le pont by Claude Monet is one of those images that never dates. Our studio recreates it as a hand painted oil painting — textured, color-rich, and ready to hang as canvas wall art in a dining room, study, or reception area.

The Story Behind the Painting

1874
Oil on canvas
Gekkoso Gallery, Japan.

After moving around Europe several times to avoid the chaos of the Franco-Prussian War, Monet finally returned to his native France in late 1871. Once home, he decided to return to painting in the town of Argenteuil near Paris. It is no exaggeration to say that he grew to maturity as an impressionist artist during the seven years he spent here. The wave of modern culture that was washing over Europe had left no more than colorful accents on Argenteuil. There, Monet produced over one hundred and seventy works that document the emergence of early impressionism.

Each summer during the weekends, the inlet of Le Petit Gennevilliers would bustle with yachts that had come to go racing. The setting sun would slowly stain the last reluctant traces of blue in the sky before ushering in the night. The brief golden rays of summer light would reflect on the water, which would shimmer like satin. Monet's extemporaneous yet careful use of his brush reproduces the landscape as it changed from second to second. The shadowy outlines of two people standing at the edge of the water in the lower foreground are a nostalgic echo of the people who were bustling at the edge of the water just a few minutes before.

In 1878, Monet made up his mind to vacate "this nice little house where I have been able to live modestly and work so well." The town that had once occupied Monet's heart had changed. Modernity, with all of its preoccupation with convenience, had impinged upon Argenteuil. The population had swelled, and the town had started to erupt with all of the contractions of urban life. Monet's move marked the end of the "classic age" of impressionism.

--Ikuta Yuki

Every hand painted oil painting in this fine art series is finished on artist-grade canvas and checked against the original before it leaves the studio.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.

Specifications & What You Receive

• 100% hand-painted oil painting on artist-grade canvas — never a print or digital reproduction.
• Edges include an additional 2-inch blank allowance, ideal for gallery wrapping or framing.
• Studio-direct pricing and worldwide shipping on every fine art oil painting order.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 24 in, 24 X 36 in, 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Choose from standard sizes or request a custom dimension to fit your wall.
• Affordable delivery options via DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and more.
• We stretch your canvas onto wooden bars at no extra charge, and can arrange custom framing.
• We send a digital image of your fine art painting for approval before it ships.

Where to Hang It

For dining room wall art that does not feel generic, a painted fine art canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular fine art oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.

Delivery, Sizes & Guarantee

In short: Le bassin d'Argenteuil vu depuis le pont - Claude Monet - Impressionist Fine Art Reproduction combines an impressionist composition, a 100% hand painted oil painting process, and the flexibility of made-to-order canvas sizes — a dependable choice for fine art oil painting and dining room wall art.