Bidspirit auction | CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926), RIVER LANDSCAPE

CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926), RIVER LANDSCAPE IN AUTUMN, OIL ON CANVAS - CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926), RIVER LANDSCAPE IN AUTUMN, OIL ON CANVAS Dimensions: Image size: 53 x 65.2 cm. All measured values are approximate. Signature: Claude Monet Description: A luminous river landscape depicting a gently curving waterway bordered by dense autumn foliage and a softly receding hillside. The composition is organized around the reflective surface of the river, which moves diagonally through the scene and mirrors the surrounding vegetation in fragmented passages of orange, red, violet, blue, green, and pale gold. Dense trees dominate both banks, with the right side particularly animated by brilliant autumnal tones of crimson, rust, pink, and deep green. The foreground opens onto a grassy bank rendered in vivid yellow-green and ochre strokes, creating a strong contrast with the cooler blues and silvery tones of the water. The distant hillside is softened through muted blue and lavender passages, producing atmospheric depth beneath a warm, luminous sky. Short, broken brushstrokes throughout the foliage, river, and terrain create a shimmering surface and emphasize the changing effects of light and reflection. The lower left bears the signature ”Claude Monet.” The reverse shows an aged canvas mounted on a substantial wooden stretcher with several paper labels attached.