THE COLOUR OF MONET

The Terrace at Saint-Adresse, 1867, by Claude Monet

This is my favourite painting by Monet, leader and most famous of the French Impressionists.

It is a little unusual, and shows the influence of Japanese colour wood-block prints which were all the rage in Paris at the time.

Having loved it for years, I was absolutely bowled over when I saw the original at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

It was one of those heart-thumping, dizzy-headed moments, experienced when in the presence of great artistry.

One of the many aspects which excite me in this image is the lucious red-orange on the flowers, which was just absolutely gorgeous.

Monet knew a thing or two about colour.

He knew Blue and Orange are complementary,
and each intensifies the impact of the other.

All these images are paintings by Monet.

Here is the one which gave Impressionism its name:

Impression: Sunrise -

Self-confessed Monet-fancier, my friend J sent me this bouquet of Iris, with orange Roses & Lilies.

 Monet-esque!!

In the spirit of the moment, I made an orange cake, and went overboard with the floral decorations for my visiting sisters ...

 Looking forward to the day I can wear my blue linen shift once again ...

with the orange scarf, perhaps? 

Enjoy the weekend ...