Impression by Claude Monet (1840 - 1926): Sunrise (Musée Marmottan, Paris) 48 x 63 cm, oil painting on canvas was created inside his bedroom at late 19th century in 1872. This painting illustrates the view of the port of Le Havre, in northwestern France, at first light. Monet incorporates a contrast between warm and cool colors and complementary colors to construct this composition. Different shades of blue predominate in the painting with soft blends of gray and sudden touches of orange-red in the sun and sky, giving off a feeling of warmth as the sun gradually rises over the hills in the background. The two complementary colors seem to intensify each other, as the orange-red sun setting against the sunrise has the same value as the foggy blue sky. The use of bright colors draws attention to the focal point of the painting, the sun. At first glance, viewers will notice various small strokes of different colors, which gives the painting a very playful feel as the colors transition throughout the painting. The shimmering water appears to alternate within the painting due to the orange-red reflections of the dawn light in the central and foreground area of ​​the scene. Monet captures the movement and depth of water ripples on the surface with a range of hues. The technique he uses gives a jovial attitude to the rippling water. Overall, Monet's aim was to create a sense of style using only pure colors layered with quick, tiny brushstrokes. The use of complementary colors gave a vibrant look to this painting; however, the simplicity of the colors used is what makes this painting strong. Another element in this painting is the use of value. The streaks of paint in the water that is......the center of the paper......render the changing effects of light and color in nature. Today Impressionism is seen as the first modern art movement with a huge influence on the development of art in the 20th century. Monet gave the Impressionist movement its title by painting the impression; sunrise en plein air (painting outdoors) with quick brushstrokes to capture the atmospheric qualities of light and color and to give subjects their true value. He was not concerned with proper detail, as he wanted to capture the subtle effects of light changes in nature by recreating the colors and scene at that moment. Despite what critics say, this impression powerfully captures a moment in time. Monet's use of texture, color, and value in this artwork inspired the name Impressionism in the art world and became the name of the historical art movement after a critic observed the impression by Monet, Alba.