Garden at Sainte-Adresse

Garden at Sainte-Adresse by Claude Monet, painted in 1867, depicts a charming seaside garden in the town of Sainte-Adresse, where Monet spent part of his youth. The scene is a vibrant, sunlit composition showing two men and two women relaxing in a formal garden overlooking the sea. The figures are dressed in fashionable attire, with the women seated and the men standing, suggesting a leisurely afternoon. The garden, filled with blooming flowers in rich reds and yellows, is framed by flags gently fluttering in the breeze, adding movement to the tranquil scene. Monet’s precise brushwork and vibrant use of color capture the warmth of the day and the beauty of the landscape, while the blue sea and sky in the background create a sense of depth and expansiveness. This painting exemplifies Monet’s early interest in light, atmosphere, and outdoor settings, laying the groundwork for his later Impressionist works.