L'œuvre en bref

Saint-Lazare station, arrival of a train is a scene depicting the bustle of urban life in Paris during the period of industrialisation. The Gare Saint-Lazare, one of the oldest and busiest stations in Paris, symbolised technological progress and the frenetic pace of modern life at the time.

In choosing this subject, Monet captured a fleeting but significant moment: the arrival of a train at the station. The steam escaping from the locomotive envelops the scene, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. The silhouettes of passengers crowd the platforms, some departing, others having just arrived, illustrating the constant comings and goings of city life.

This impressionist work is not only a testimony to the transformation of Paris during this period, but also a celebration of modernity and mobility, central themes of the industrial era. It immortalises a moment in everyday Parisian life, paying tribute to both the grandeur of human technology and the effervescence of urban life.

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