Claude Monet’s still lifes offer a quiet counterpoint to his luminous landscapes, revealing a more intimate side of his artistry. In works like Still Life with a Honeydew Melon (1879), Apples and Grapes (1879–80), and Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (1869), Monet captures the subtle interplay of light, texture, and color on everyday objects. Through the Slow Art format, viewers are invited to linger over the delicate brushwork and harmonious compositions, experiencing the serene beauty Monet found in the ordinary.
This work can be seen at [The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles,https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/103RF8]
Duration:
00:06:27
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