monets painting of the japanese bridge

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.