Impression, Sunrise

 

Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise: 

This painting...
What I truly like about this painting is that it doesn't have a meaning. 
Of course, all artworks have meanings but this one does not have a particular meaning. 

Most of Monet's works are focused on capturing the light as well as the color, and once again, that's what we have here. 
The breaking sunshine and its undulating reflections are the main points of emphasis in the Impression, Sunrise artwork. In his symphony of blues and oranges, Monet attempted to portray the sunrise in all its fleeting beauty.
It is praised as one of the best Impressionist paintings because the dreamy, foggy countryside perfectly captures the style as a whole.

Regarding the meaning, we know Monet was deeply involved in the revival of the French spirit and patriotism, and many of the paintings he produced at the time reflect his zeal. His Impression, Sunrise particularly places a heavy emphasis on France's resolve to mend and recover from the destruction of the war. 

This piece was criticized when it was first exhibited because people found it lacking Impressionism and of purpose.

I think that we all have this impression when we first see the painting because if you don't dig deeper into the piece, you find yourself lost and ask yourself why it was made in the first place. 
But after researching Monet's involvement and purposes, you should understand and comprehend why it was made and what it is representing.