Red Boats at Argenteuil

Although a fine example of Claude Monet’s unique perception, geometrical shapes add a touch of definition in this 1887 Red Boats at Argenteuil. As an avid practitioner of Impressionistic painting, Monet typically deferred from bold lines in favor of softer blurred strokes. The intensity of this painting comes to life on canvas through the movement of the glass-like water. The bold red used for the boats adds a pop of color and attracts the eye.