Woman with a Parasol Facing Right (after Claude Monet)
Painting on canvas • In the manner of Claude Monet (Late 19th-century French Impressionist). This specific piece is a contemporary studio copy or decorative reproduction.
Style & Movement
Impressionism (Modern Reproduction/Appropriation)
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas using an Impressionistic technique characterized by short, rapid brushstrokes and wet-on-wet application.
Creation Period
Modern / Late 20th to 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 100 x 70 cm; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A woman stands on a grassy hill against a bright, cloudy sky, holding a green and white parasol. She wears a white high-necked dress and a hat with a flowing blue scarf. The piece focuses on the play of light and wind, following the specific composition of Monet's 1886 original masterpiece.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The canvas appears taut and colors are vibrant, though it lacks the characteristic craquelure of an authentic 19th-century oil painting.
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $800 USD (Decorative/Secondary Market)
Auction Estimate
$150 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Unknown. Based on the thin commercial frame and the presence of other similar works nearby, it appears to be part of a contemporary gallery stock or a high-quality decorative painting studio collection.
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance as it is a reproduction. However, it honors one of the most famous compositions of the Impressionist movement, originally intended to study the effect of sunlight and movement en plein air.
Notable Features
The brushwork attempts to replicate Monet's 'taches' (spots) of color, particularly in the foreground grass and the sky. The thin metal or wood strip frame is typical of late 20th-century commercial framing.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; potential slight yellowing of varnish; lack of authentic aging consistent with the historical period of the original.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent fading. Standard dusting with a soft brush is sufficient.