This oil painting is a faithful reproduction of Monet’s original artwork also titled Flat Bread created in 1882 at the height of the Artists career. This composition is sensitive and holds an atmosphere of intimacy – The unleven bread and olive oil laid invitingly upon a clean white, traditional farmhouse tabletop.

Monet made regular painting trips to some of the most beautiful remote areas of France during the 1880’s: Parisian tourist zones gave way to secluded shores and hilltops. Indeed, in the same year Monet painted the famous church of Varengeville which stands alone on a hilltop overlooking the most northern shores of Normandy – One wonders if this oil painting Flat Bread reflects Monet’s need for the comfort of his home in Giverney.

The focus of Monet’s subject matter shifted during the eighties. His art works became more focused upon human sensations as a response to the wonders of nature as they experience them. His oil paintings began to represent a private space in which the viewer could escape and enjoy the scene. Who would not be warmed by a homely welcome of warm Flat Bread on the kitchen table? Particularly after facing the robust weather of Northern France! Here, within this composition, that wholly personal sensation is yours to enjoy – A beautifully unpretentious piece.