Monets Painting Of The Japanese Bridge 682

During the mid to late 1800s most artists painted with dark and dull colors, such as blacks, grays and browns; so one can imagine the publics shock when Claude Monet began painting with bright elaborate colors. Monet became one of the pioneers of the impressionist method for painting. However unlike most artists Monet became fascinated with painting scenery more than just one time. His favorite piece of inspiration for duplicate paintings came from his own back yard. The Japanese Bridge, which is located in his garden in Giverny France, was painted at least four different times, and each is unique and special in his own way. The two paintings that obtain the most comparison are the first painting of the bridge and the last. There are a vast amount of differences between these two pictures this includes appearance, year, season, color, technique, and creation during Monet's life. The first known painting of the Japanese Bridge was constructed the year of 1899 during the beginning of fall. This masterpiece is the most well known version of the bridge; it is also the most detailed replica. This image is exceptionally precise and a well thought out mental picture of Monet's subject. Monet decorated this canvass with more traditional colors than what is normally seen in his work. This specific impression sustains a large quantity of pastel greens, shades of yellow, browns, and burgundy red. This particular painting contains so much green that the picture has almost what appears to be a green tint to it. Monet added a touch of green to everything, the trees, the water, the bridge, and the water lilies. Monet used the yellows in this painting to highlight the greens in the trees and the water lilies. He added a touch of brown to the trees, water, and of course to the bridge. The sprinkling of browns gave this picture a more natural look. The shower of burgundy was added to give the viewer of the painting the suggestion that fall is currently arriving. These works of genius is absolutely stunning and breathe taking when seen up close. The last reproduction of Monet's Japanese Bridge was constructed the year of 1923 during autumn. At this time Monet was an elderly man and he could barely see because of such awful cataracts in his eyes. Due to Monet's barely there eyesight his work became sloppy and he began painting with a great deal of reds. This exclusive piece of work is so slapdash it almost looks like a young child's finger painting. The viewer can't even begin to distinguish where the bridge is located. The positive note on this painting is that the spectator must use his or her imagination to determine what this artwork means to them. Monet's use includes splashes of reds, oranges, greens, browns, and yellows. The splatters of red represent the trees that surround the bridge, and the water lilies that are located under the bridge. There is a golden yellow that highlights the ruby colored red that makes up the leaves of the trees. The bridge is comprised of specs of all shades of yellows, greens, and browns. This painting may not be as appealing to the eye as the previous painting, but this work of art is still incredibly unique. Soon after this painting was finished Monet finally under went surgery to correct his cataracts. Later following the surgery Monet's vision returned, and he went to work on creating his most famous piece of work; the Lily Pond. Claude Monet set the standards for a typical impressionist. He is a true pioneer of the art world. Monet was never afraid to try new techniques, experiment with new colors, paint during different seasons, and continue to create new art till the die he died. Monet was a great storyteller through his work, and the best part is that the observer of the painting plays a role in creating that story along side with Monet himself. The Japanese Bridge tells a mystical story in spite of which one of four versions he or she decides to view.