{"product_id":"poplars-four-trees-claude-monet","title":"Poplars (Four Trees) - Claude Monet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Impressionist study of four poplar trees reflected in the River Epte, captured by Claude Monet in 1891.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Monet painted this work in 1891 as part of a series focusing on a row of poplar trees along the banks of the River Epte, near his home in Giverny. The artist purchased the trees at a public auction to prevent them from being felled by timber merchants, allowing him to observe them throughout the changing seasons and light conditions. This specific composition features four vertical trunks that divide the canvas, creating a rhythmic structure against the soft, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonet employed his characteristic technique of applying short, broken brushstrokes to capture the fleeting quality of light. The palette consists of pale blues, soft yellows, and muted purples, which suggest the hazy quality of early morning or late afternoon sun. The reflection of the trees in the water creates a symmetrical effect, blurring the boundary between the sky and the river surface. By focusing on the repetition of the vertical forms, Monet directs the viewer to consider the interplay of colour and light rather than the physical reality of the trees themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series represents a period in Monet's career where he moved away from traditional narrative subjects to explore the serial nature of perception. By painting the same subject multiple times under varying conditions, he documented the passage of time and the instability of visual experience. The paint application is textured, with layers of pigment building up to create a sense of depth and luminosity. The work remains a primary example of the Impressionist interest in the ephemeral nature of the natural world, prioritising sensory observation over precise detail. The composition is balanced and calm, inviting a quiet contemplation of the relationship between the trees, the water, and the surrounding atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/november-afternoon-alfred-sisley\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNovember Afternoon by Alfred Sisley\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-garden-of-petit-gennevillers-the-pink-roofs-gustave-caillebotte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Garden of Petit Gennevillers, the Pink Roofs by Gustave Caillebotte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Monet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517389406543,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517389439311,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517389472079,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517389504847,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517389537615,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517389570383,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517389603151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517389635919,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517389668687,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517389701455,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517389734223,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517389766991,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poplars-Four-Trees-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794711644233.jpg?v=1794711671","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/poplars-four-trees-claude-monet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}