"Woman with a Parasol" is a painting by Claude Monet, completed in 1875. It exemplifies the Impressionist style with its emphasis on light, atmosphere, and movement.
The painting features Monet’s wife, Camille, and their son, Jean, outdoors. Camille holds a parasol, a common accessory of the time, signifying leisure and elegance.
Loose, rapid brushstrokes create a sense of immediacy and movement, capturing the effects of wind in her dress and the surrounding landscape.
Monet masterfully depicts sunlight and shadow. The parasol casts soft shadows, and the vibrant interplay of light creates a lively, breezy feel.
The low vantage point emphasizes the upward view of Camille, lending her an almost monumental presence against the open sky.
Soft greens, blues, and whites dominate, reflecting the natural setting and enhancing the painting’s airy quality.