Impression, Sunrise

What you see

A harbor seems to melt into the morning mist. On the left, masts, cranes and smoking chimneys are barely there; on the right, the shapes are paler still. Three dark boats sit on the water, and the nearest, with a standing figure, lies almost at the center. The tiny orange sun draws the eye, which slides down its reflection to the boat.

Everything is laid down in bluish and greenish greys, so the orange of the sun stands out despite its size. The sky carries pink streaks. The brushwork is quick and light, and the water is built from short horizontal dabs. Follow the column of orange flecks in the reflection, and look for the dark signature in the lower left.