View of a Beach

Claude Monet

Created:

Movement:

1886

Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionistic light, Coastal serenity.

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (76.8 x 99.7 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"View of a Beach," painted by Claude Monet in 1868, exemplifies the artist's early exploration of light and color in natural landscapes, capturing the dynamic interplay between the sea and sky. This work reflects Monet's engagement with plein air painting, a technique that would significantly influence the Impressionist movement and alter perceptions of landscape representation in the late 19th century.

Description of the work:

"View of a Beach" by Claude Monet depicts a coastal scene characterized by soft, fluid brushstrokes that convey the movement of water and the play of light on the surface. The composition features a sandy beach with figures engaged in leisure activities, framed by a horizon that merges the sky and sea, emphasizing the atmospheric effects typical of Monet's Impressionist style.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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