Print by Claude Monet (1840 - 1926): Sunrise (Musée Marmottan, Paris) 48 x 63 cm, oil on canvas made in his bedroom at the end of the 19th century in 1872. This painting illustrates the view of the port of Le Havre in the north-west of France at dawn. Monet incorporates a contrast between warm and cool colors as well as complementary colors to construct this composition. The painting is dominated by different hues of blue with soft blends of gray and sudden splashes of red-orange in the sun and sky, which gives off a feeling of warmth as the sun gradually rises over the hills behind. plan. The two complementary colors seem to intensify each other, as the red-orange sun resting on the dawn has the same value as the hazy blue sky. The use of bright colors draws attention to the central point of the painting, the sun. At first glance, viewers will notice various small strokes of different colors, which give the painting a very playful feel as the colors transition within the painting. The sparkling water appears to interchange within the painting due to the red-orange reflections of the sunrise light in the middle and foreground of the scene. Monet captures the movement and depth of the water's ripples on the surface with a range of hues. The technique he uses gives a jovial attitude towards the rippling water. Overall, Monet's goal was to create a style using only pure colors layered with small, quick brushstrokes. The use of complementary colors gave a vibrant feel to this painting; however, the simplicity of the colors used is what makes this painting strong. Another element of this table is the use of value. The streaks of paint in the water in the middle of the paper reflect the changing effects of light and color in nature. Today, Impressionism is considered the first movement in modern art that had a huge influence on the development of art in the 20th century. Monet gave the title to the impressionist movement by painting the impression; plein air sunrise (outdoor painting) with rapid brushstrokes to capture the atmospheric qualities of light and color and give the subjects their true value. He was not concerned with adequate detail, as he wanted to capture the subtle effects of changing light in nature by recreating the colors and scene at that moment. Despite what critics say, this print strongly captures a given moment. Monet's use of texture, color and value in this work of art inspired the name Impressionism in the art world and became the name of the historic art movement after a critic observed Monet's Impression, Sunrise..