Haystacks
Claude Monet1891Oil on canvas
Monet's series of haystacks painted at different times of day was the first systematic investigation of how light transforms color. This winter sunset version is among the most celebrated.
Color Mood
Molten and atmospheric. Orange and blue complements create the vibrating quality of late afternoon light. No one before Monet understood how much color changes with the hour.
Art Institute of Chicago
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.
impressionismorangewarmsunsetatmospheric