Sunrise at The Story Café

In celebration of 150 years of Impressionism, The Story Café pays tribute to Impression, Soleil Levant by Claude Monet, and Sotheby’s is proud to support the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, where the work is normally displayed.

The painting of the port of Le Havre was first shown at what would become known as the Exhibition of the Impressionists in Paris in April 1874 and credited with inspiring the name of the Impressionist Movement. In 2024, this anniversary is marked by major exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay and NGA Washington.

Captivated by the mesmerising portrayal of sunrise, Lyn Harris, Perfumer H has created an olfactory translation titled SUNRISE — infused with invigorating bergamot and neroli, crisp aquatic green and sea moss with earthy undertones of vetiver birch. The candle captures the essence of the seascape, and pays homage to the textures and colours of the painting. The limited edition candle is available to purchase.