The Seine at Giverny — Claude Monet (1897)
Evening light dissolving into water. In Monet’s luminous river study, the Seine drifts past Giverny under a veil of haze—banks melting to colour, reflections trembling into soft, broken brushwork. Atmosphere, not outline; sensation, not description.
Why it captivates
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Pure Impressionism — fleeting light and colour captured in vivo.
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Silken reflections — water as a shifting mirror of sky and bank.
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Meditative calm — hushed horizon and low contrast invite slow looking.
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Decor-friendly palette — misty blues, mauves, and river-greens.
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Late-1890s mastery — Monet refining the motif to mood alone.
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Statement artwork — serene centrepiece for living rooms, bedrooms, and studies.
What you’ll see
A wide river reach under soft sky; distant tree masses dissolving at the horizon; the water’s surface broken into shimmering strokes that carry sky tones down the picture plane. Up close: lively, variegated touches. From a step back: a quiet, seamless glow.
A richer historical frame
By 1897, Monet had turned repeatedly to the Seine near Giverny, seeking a painting of time and weather rather than place—a pursuit that would soon culminate in his great series. These canvases prize atmosphere and reflection, reducing form to the essentials of light.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
841 × 679 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.73 in)
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Orientation: Landscape
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Aspect ratio: ~1.239 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
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Framing tips:
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Classic look: use an A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~837 × 675 mm for a neat 2–3 mm overlap.
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Contemporary look: float-mount in an A1 frame (the shorter height creates a clean reveal).
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The Seine at Giverny |
| Artist | Claude Monet |
| Date | 1897 |
| Historical Context | Late-19th-century Impressionism focused on light, weather, and reflection |
| Print Size | 841 mm (W) × 679 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Monet admirers & Impressionist collectors
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Design minimalists seeking calm, atmospheric colour
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Stylists building serene, light-led interiors
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Educators illustrating reflection, value, and optical mixing
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Let the river’s hush settle in your space—order your fine-art print of The Seine at Giverny today.
