ERASMUS DAYS EUROPE THROUGH OUR EYES by Alexandra

Impression, Sunrise – Claude Monet (France, 1872)

Aleeexandra — 2025-10-14 18:15:29 UTC

This painting by Claude Monet is one of the most famous works of the Impressionist movement. It shows the port of Le Havre at sunrise, using soft blue and grey tones for the water and sky, with a bright orange sun as the central element.

The Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh (Netherlands, 1889)

Aleeexandra — 2025-10-14 18:21:32 UTC

This iconic painting was created by Van Gogh while he was staying in a mental health asylum in southern France. It shows a swirling night sky filled with yellow and orange stars, above a quiet village. The dominant colours are dark blue, yellow, and white.