The Breaking up near Vétheuil

The artwork The Breaking up near Vétheuil is a painting, created by Claude Monet in 1880. It is currently held at Room 903 and measures 0.93 meters in width and 0.652 meters in height. The painting depicts a serene winter scene with a partially frozen river. The icy surface of the water is broken up in places, revealing the dark water beneath. On the far bank of the river, trees stand tall, their bare branches reaching up towards the sky. The sky itself is a pale, wintry grey, hinting at the cold temperatures. The overall impression is one of stillness and tranquility, capturing the beauty of nature in the depths of winter.