*Haystacks* (1890): Haystacks�is the title of a series of impressionist paintings,�among Monet's most notable works.�The haystacks themselves were situated just outside his doors of�his�residence at giverny . He was intensely aware of and fascinated by the visual nuances of the region's landscape and the variation in the seasons.�Haystacks was the first group of multiple versions of a theme that he exhibited in 1891.�Note the delicate visualization of light in this particular piece and the fleeting effects of light and color. The haystacks are captured in winter daylight with violet and orange hues, covered in snow, with a hint of the brown of the hay underneath. It is a vibrant portrayal of a simple yet effective subject showing the artist's brilliance for capturing light.����*CLAUDE MONET (1845-1870) is one of the world's most famous painters, well-known today for his series of serene water lilies paintings, Claude Monet was instrumental in forging an entirely new direction for the world of art & impressionism. His distinctive use of colour, vision, and conformation would have a long influence on fine art, inspiring many great artists like Van Gogh.