The House Among the Roses (1925)
Painted in the summer of 1925, The House Among the Roses (La maison dans les roses) is a beautiful representation of Claude Monet's residence in Giverny, framed by blooming rose trees. This Impressionist work features vibrant colors and unique brushstrokes, marking a distinct transition in Monet's technique. The composition showcases the house's dark slate roof and withered blue lilies, emphasizing a contemplative ambiance that reflects the artist's deep connection to his surroundings.
Summer 1925
About the Artwork
The House Among the Roses(La maison dans les roses) captures a moment in the life of Claude Monet during the summer of 1925, a time when he was deeply immersed in his expansive series on the Water Lilies. This particular painting reveals not just his home but also his extraordinary relationship with nature. The vivid rose trees symbolize the beauty and tranquility of Giverny, which served as both muse and sanctuary for the artist. Rendering his house through a lens of color and light, Monet invites us into his private world, where every brushstroke emanates his love for the scene before him. This piece is part of a six-work series, showcasing his evolving artistic vision and reflecting his transition towards a freer expression within the Impressionist framework.
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Date and Style
The painting was executed in the summer of 1925, during a period when Monet was primarily focused on his large decorative series of the Water Lilies. It is characterized by the Impressionist style, which Monet was a founder of.
Subject and Composition
The painting depicts the front of Monet's house in Giverny, seen from the garden. The house is set against a backdrop of two large rose trees in bloom, which frame the composition. The dark slate roof of the house, the windows, and an opening on the ground floor are visible. The foreground also includes a clump of blue lilies, although the flowers are already withered.
Technique and Palette
The paintings from this period, including La maison dans les roses. show a more varied palette and brushstrokes in the shape of short commas, differing from the more monochromatic garden views painted in previous years. The work is noted for its meticulous finish while allowing the colors to 'breathe more freely.'
Series and Format
This painting is part of a series of six works (three horizontal, two vertical, and one square) that depict the house seen from the front. The series is characterized by a strong compositional symmetry, particularly in the vertical formats, which gives the paintings a hieratic attitude reminiscent of early 20th-century abstract painting.
Current Location
The painting is part of the Carmen Thyssen Collection and is housed at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain.