La Porte d'Amont, Étretat

Claude Monet

Created:

Movement:

1883

Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionistic seascape, Natural coastal arch.

Dimensions:

39 3/8 x 32 1/4 in. (100 x 82 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"La Porte d'Amont, Étretat" is a painting created by Claude Monet in 1883, depicting the iconic natural arch and cliffs of Étretat, a coastal town in Normandy, France. This work exemplifies Monet's interest in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere, contributing significantly to the Impressionist movement and influencing subsequent landscape painting.

Description of the work:

"La Porte d'Amont, Étretat," painted by Claude Monet in 1883, depicts the iconic chalk cliffs of Étretat, characterized by their dramatic vertical formations and the natural arch known as "La Porte d'Amont." The composition is marked by a dynamic interplay of light and color, with soft brushstrokes capturing the atmospheric effects of the sky and sea, while the foreground features a gentle surf that enhances the sense of movement within the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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