I chose this painting by Claude Monet because I admire the impressionistic style of it. I also admire his use of color to manipulate the lighting that conveys exactly what scene he is painting, despite it being impressionistic. It is fascinating how the painting is very non-detail oriented, but you can tell what it is intended to be in a much more beautiful, soft way than if it was. For example, the water is so realistic looking, which one can tell just based on the blending of the colors he used. He was able to get that effect while still keeping it simple, which is a talent I admire in art.