Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt Winter Effect

Winter 1880. It's freezing. Everywhere. In France, living one of its most brutal winters ever. And in Monet's heart, broken by the loss of Camille in September. No money, little hope, two kids to raise. So he went out early, heavy coat to avoid shaking in the cold. And painted an orange dot. A spot to hold on to. The whole painting is built around it. Everything else is blue, cold, disappearing. Hope is Orange.