The Seine in Art

painting by H I Babbage

painting by anonymous

painting by Adolphe-Ernest Gumery

painting by Maximilien Luce

painting by Albert Charles Lebourg

This historical painting by Gustave-Édouard Le Sénéchal de Kerdréoret depicts the flood of the Seine in November 1896 near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris. The artwork captures the dramatic scene of water overflowing the riverbanks, with the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris visible in the background. The painting is part of the Musée Carnavalet collection.

This painting by Marie-Joseph Clavel depicts the celebration of the 11th of November 1920, known as the Fête de la Victoire, commemorating the end of World War I. The artwork captures the grandeur of the event with vibrant colors and detailed scenes of military parades and public festivities.

painting by Albert Pierson

painting by Raymond Tournon (father)

painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind

This painting by Claude Monet depicts a vibrant poppy field near Vétheuil, capturing the essence of the rural landscape in France. The scene includes a meadow, a sky, and the Seine River, with the small island of Île de Bouche visible in the distance. The artwork showcases Monet's Impressionist style, emphasizing light and color to convey the beauty of the natural surroundings.

painting by Charles Guilloux

painting by Albert Lebourg

Soleil couchant à Ivry is a landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin depicting a sunset over the Seine River in Ivry-sur-Seine. The scene captures the golden hues of twilight with a factory and chimneys in the background, adding a touch of industrial elements to the serene natural setting.

Carrières-Saint-Denis is a painting by Claude Monet created in 1872. The work depicts the quarries of Saint-Denis, showcasing the interplay of light and water reflections on the surface of the Seine River. Monet's impressionistic style captures the atmospheric conditions and the surrounding landscape, including the village, church, and buildings near the river.

La Machine de Marly is a 1873 painting by Alfred Sisley depicting a serene scene along the Seine River. The artwork captures the tranquil atmosphere of the river, with a barque reflected in the water and a tree-lined shore. The painting showcases Sisley's skill in capturing light and reflections, with a clear sky and distant buildings adding to the peaceful composition.

This illumination from the Très Riches Heures manuscript depicts a vibrant scene of rural life in June. The illustration showcases a meadow filled with haymaking activities, featuring figures engaged in mowing and gathering hay. It includes elements like a scythe, rake, and pitchfork, along with details such as a stream, willow trees, and a city gate, suggesting a connection to Paris. The artwork captures the essence of a summer day in a rural setting near the capital.

This intricate miniature painting depicts a serene autumnal landscape, capturing the essence of October with its vibrant colors and detailed natural elements. The scene includes a peasant sowing seeds, a horse, and various birds, all set against the backdrop of the Seine River. The artwork showcases the Limbourg brothers' mastery in illustrating seasonal changes and rural life.

This painting by Johannes Bosboom depicts the bustling quay de Paris in Rouen, France. The scene captures the Seine River and the iconic Rouen Cathedral in the background, showcasing the city's historic architecture and vibrant urban life.

Claude Monet's 1872 painting "Argenteuil" depicts a serene scene along the Seine River, featuring a barque, a bell tower, and a sailing ship. The artwork captures the tranquil beauty of the French countryside, with soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors that reflect the Impressionist style.

This painting by Alfred Sisley depicts a serene scene at Bougival Lock on the Seine River. The composition features boats navigating the canal, with a broad-leaved tree and a house visible in the background. The landscape captures the tranquil atmosphere of the French countryside during the 19th century.

Pleasure Crafts is a painting by Claude Monet depicting a serene scene on the Seine River near Argenteuil. The artwork captures the peaceful beauty of the water and surrounding landscape, with boats gently drifting along the river. Monet's impressionist style is evident in the soft brushstrokes and the play of light on the water's surface.

This painting by Ernest Meissonier depicts the banks of the Seine River near Poissy, showcasing the scenic landscape with a barque and a barge in the water. The artwork captures the tranquil beauty of the river and surrounding countryside, reflecting Meissonier's skill in landscape painting.

This painting by Paul Signac captures the serene banks of the Seine River in Herblay, showcasing the interplay of light and color characteristic of his Pointillist style. The scene includes reflections in the water, trees, and the surrounding landscape, creating a vibrant depiction of the natural environment.

Chalands sur la Seine is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicting a serene scene along the Seine River. The artwork showcases a peaceful landscape with a péniche (a type of flat-bottomed boat) drifting along the water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. Renoir's brushwork captures the soft light and gentle movement of the river, characteristic of his Impressionist style.

Anchored Chasse-marée is a landscape painting by Claude Monet, depicting a sailing ship anchored in a harbor. The artwork captures the serene atmosphere of the Seine River, with the city of Rouen in the background. Monet's impressionist style emphasizes the play of light and color on the water and the ship's hull.

Claude Monet's "Snow Effect in Vétheuil" depicts a serene winter landscape in the French village of Vétheuil. The painting captures the quiet beauty of a snowy scene, with trees draped in white and the Seine River frozen or covered in ice. This work is part of Monet's series exploring the changing light and weather conditions in his beloved countryside.

This painting by Alfred Sisley depicts a boat floating in the flooded waters of Port-Marly, with a mirror image of the scene reflected in the water. The scene includes trees, a house, and clouds, capturing the tranquil yet dynamic atmosphere of a flood. It is housed at the Musée d’Orsay.

This painting by Claude Monet depicts a winter scene in the village of Lavacourt, showcasing the dramatic effects of river ice break-up on the landscape. The artwork captures the essence of the Seine River's thawing process, with frozen banks and flowing ice creating a dynamic interplay of light and texture.

The Seine at Argenteuil is an 1873 oil painting by Claude Monet. It is one of many paintings the artist made of the area. The work captures the tranquil waters of the Seine River surrounded by lush greenery and the charming town of Argenteuil. Monet's brushwork and vibrant colors reflect the Impressionist style, emphasizing the play of light and atmosphere on the landscape.

The Seine at Bougival is a 1873 painting by Alfred Sisley depicting the tranquil waters of the Seine River near the village of Bougival. The artwork captures the serene landscape with soft brushstrokes and a focus on the natural beauty of the riverbank.

La Seine à Champrosay is a 1876 painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir depicting a serene river scene. The artwork captures the tranquil beauty of the Seine River surrounded by lush greenery and soft, diffused light. Renoir's brushwork creates a sense of movement and vitality, characteristic of his Impressionist style.

This painting by Maximilien Luce depicts a serene landscape along the Seine River in Herblay-sur-Seine. The scene captures the tranquil beauty of the riverbank, with lush greenery and a broad-leaved tree adding to the natural scenery. Created in 1890, it is an example of Luce's Impressionist style, focusing on light and atmosphere.

This painting by Claude Monet captures the serene waters of the Seine River at Port-Villez, France. Created around 1890, it showcases Monet's signature style of impressionist landscapes, with soft brushstrokes and a focus on light and atmosphere. The scene includes a tree-lined bank and the river's reflective surface, typical of Monet's work from this period.

Alfred Sisley's 1877 painting depicts a serene scene along the Seine River in Suresnes, France. The composition features a peaceful river with a small boat, trees, hills, and a bridge in the distance, all framed by soft clouds and a clear sky. This Impressionist work captures the tranquil beauty of the French countryside during the late 19th century.

This painting by Claude Monet depicts the Seine River at Vétheuil, a village in northern France. Created in 1879, it showcases Monet's Impressionist style with its soft brushwork and atmospheric effects. The work is housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

This painting by Claude Monet depicts the Seine River at Vétheuil, capturing the sunlit effect following a rain shower. The scene includes elements such as trees, hills, and a bank, with a small house visible in the distance. The work is part of Monet's series exploring the changing light and weather conditions at his favorite watering hole.

This painting by Camille Pissarro captures the scenic view of the Seine River and the Louvre Museum in Paris. The artwork showcases the urban landscape with elements such as bridges, péniches (small boats), and the iconic Louvre Palace. The composition blends natural and architectural features, reflecting Pissarro's interest in cityscapes and everyday life.

This painting by Stanislas-Henri Rouart depicts a serene terrace overlooking the Seine River in Melun. The scene captures the tranquil beauty of the riverbanks, with lush greenery and the gentle flow of water. The inclusion of a beach umbrella and broad-leaved trees adds a touch of leisure and natural charm to the landscape.

This painting by Louis Welden Hawkins captures the Eiffel Tower as seen from the Trocadero in Paris. The scene includes a fiacre, the Pont d'Iéna bridge, the Seine River, and the École Militaire buildings, offering a detailed view of Parisian architecture and urban life.

Édouard Vuillard's painting depicts a serene landscape along the Seine River, featuring a barque (a type of boat) resting against a hillside. Poplars line the riverbank, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artwork captures the peaceful essence of a French countryside setting, characteristic of Vuillard's Impressionist style.

This painting by Camille Pissarro captures the serene sunset over the Seine River in Rouen, France. The scene features the Pont Boieldieu bridge, with smoke rising from nearby chimneys and the misty atmosphere of the evening. The artwork showcases Pissarro's impressionist style, emphasizing light and atmosphere over detailed forms.

The Quai Saint-Michel and Notre-Dame is a 1901 oil on canvas painting by the French artist Maximilien Luce. Luce was part of the Neo-Impressionist movement between 1887 and 1897 and used the technique of employing separate dabs of color (divisionism), for the painting, which was one of ten he undertook of Notre-Dame de Paris. The Musée d'Orsay in Paris, which holds the image as of 2015, notes that this was painted by Luce when he was moving from his Neo-Impressionist period to his later Populist period. The Musée d'Orsay obtained the picture in 1981.

Alfred Sisley's painting depicts a serene landscape along the Seine or Loing rivers, featuring a small boat (péniche) and elements of the Île-de-France region. The scene includes trees, a house, and the characteristic soft light and atmospheric effects typical of Sisley's Impressionist style.

Floating Ice on the Seine is a landscape painting by Claude Monet depicting the frozen Seine River in Vétheuil during the winter months. The artwork captures the serene beauty of ice breaking up on the water's surface, with delicate reflections and soft light creating a tranquil atmosphere.

The Island of La Grande Jatte is a landscape painting by Alfred Sisley created in 1873. It depicts a serene scene along the Seine River, featuring a small island, trees, houses, and reflections in the water. The painting captures the tranquil atmosphere of Neuilly-sur-Seine, with a focus on the interplay of light and water.

This painting by Alfred Sisley depicts the Island of Saint-Denis, a picturesque location in Paris, France. The scene captures the serene beauty of the Seine River, with a clear blue sky reflecting on the water's surface. The composition includes a small barque, trees, and a house, creating a peaceful landscape that showcases Sisley's skill in capturing natural light and atmospheric effects.

The Fire in the Tuileries is a historical painting by Georges Clairin depicting the burning of the Tuileries Palace during the Paris Commune uprising in 1871. The chaotic scene captures the aftermath of the conflagration, with smoke rising from the ruins and a group of civilians amidst the destruction. The painting includes elements such as the Seine River, the Pont Neuf bridge, and various symbols of the civil conflict like rifles and bayonets.