argenteuil in the snow claude monetArgenteuil in the Snow is a major work by Claude Monet, a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. This painting depicts the town of Argenteuil, covered in a blanket of immaculate snow, bathed in a silent, soothing winter atmosphere. The pastel colours and diffused light create a soft, cold atmosphere, reflecting the tranquillity of the snow covered town. The buildings, trees and passers by are depicted with the rapid, energetic brushstrokes