“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.” -Claude Monet. Monet: The Early Years at the Kimbell Art Museum showcases the fascinating artworks of one of the most talented artists of the 20th century. With various artworks ranging in subject matters and various other fields, Monet, the founder of impressionism, showcases his mastery over the brush and manages to masterfully craft artworks filled with warmth and brilliant colors and truly brings to life his impression of the world.
The Magpie by Monet displays a brilliant view of a winter’s day in Normandy. Sunlight falls into the scene, bringing out delicate color in ordinarily colorless things. Though somber in contrast to the sun-bright snow, blue-gray shadows are themselves radiant, fled with almost imperceptible vibrations of reflected light, as if the cold crisp air were itself aglow. The artwork brings the reader into the world being displayed and makes the viewer feel the bright yet icy tone of the atmosphere. The piece also brilliantly blends the strokes together; the work seems like one fluid stroke rather than many separate strokes. By employing…show more content… The fish, draped in crimson and blemished with gleaming light, draws the attention onto the simple yet detailed look of the fish.Though very bright and colorful, the fish's look doesn't stray far from the pallet of the drapery; which creates a sense of harmony. The detail in the artwork seems stunning, from the impeccable coloring of every individual scale to the finest folds on the curtains, Monet truly displays his talent with the brush in this artwork. Though it may seem lacking in substance, Red Mullet remains a masterful artwork that proves “simplicity is the ultimate
