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Painting composed of short, dense brushstrokes depicts two domed stacks of wheat that cast long shadows on a field. The angled light indicates either a rising or setting sun.
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France / 1890–91

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

Look closely at Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer). Painting composed of short, dense brushstrokes depicts two domed stacks of wheat that cast long shadows on a field.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) to 1890–91.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926) made this painting. The museum dates it 1890–91.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoStacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

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