Boats on the Beach at Étretat

Claude Monet

Created:

Movement:

1885

Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionist seascape; Coastal tranquility

Dimensions:

66 × 82.3 cm (26 × 32 7/16 in.); Framed: 85.1 × 100.4 × 9.6 cm (33 1/2 × 39 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"Boats on the Beach at Étretat" by Claude Monet is an Impressionist painting that captures the coastal landscape of Étretat, a location in Normandy known for its dramatic cliffs and maritime activity. Monet painted this scene during his visits to the area in the early 1880s, focusing on the interplay of light and atmosphere, characteristic of his work during this period.

Description of the work:

"Boats on the Beach at Étretat" by Claude Monet depicts a coastal scene characterized by a series of boats resting on the sandy shore, with the dramatic cliffs of Étretat rising in the background. The painting employs a vibrant palette and loose brushwork typical of Monet's Impressionist style, capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere on the natural landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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