Poppies at Argenteuil

French painter Claude Monet painted this beloved landscape in 1873 near his home in Argenteuil. A woman and child, likely his wife Camille and son Jean, walk through a field dotted with brilliant red poppies. A second pair of figures appears on the hilltop, creating a gentle sense of movement through the scene. The painting belongs to the Musée d'Orsay.

The vivid red poppies scattered across the green meadow create a vibrant color contrast that captures the essence of a summer day. Monet's loose brushwork suggests the flowers swaying in the breeze rather than defining them precisely. This accessible, joyful image has become one of the most recognized works of Impressionism.