Landscape in Saint-Martin Island

"Landscape in Saint-Martin Island" is a painting created by Claude Monet in 1881. This landscape painting, currently held in the Hasso Plattner Collection, measures 0.597 meters in width and 0.73 meters in height. The artwork depicts a vibrant field bathed in sunlight, with a path leading through tall grasses and wildflowers, possibly poppies, towards a cluster of trees. In the distance, rolling hills and the suggestion of a town create a sense of depth and serenity. The sky, rendered in broad strokes of blue and white, dominates the upper half of the composition, emphasizing the open air and the warmth of the day. Monet's signature Impressionistic style is evident in the loose brushwork and the emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.