Fishing boats, calm sea, painting by Claude Monet

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The painting "Fishing Boats, Calm Sea" by Claude Monet, created around 1868, is part of a crucial period for the artist, immediately preceding the affirmation of the Impressionist movement.

At this stage, Monet was already thoroughly exploring the themes that would become central to his production: the representation of light and atmosphere, the rendering of climatic changes and marine conditions, and the interest in everyday life, in this case linked to the world of fishing.

The work, although not featuring the fragmented brush strokes and the lively palette that would fully characterize his later impressionist works, already shows a notable attention to the light effects on the water and the boats. The sea, represented as calm, reflects the light of the sky, creating a sense of quiet and suspension. The boats, probably moored or waiting, are compositional elements that anchor the scene, although they are not the fulcrum of a dynamic action.

This work can be seen as a bridge between Monet's early artistic experiences, still tied to a certain pictorial tradition, and his future adherence to the Impressionist principles, which would lead him to revolutionize the way of understanding and painting the landscape.

Product Features

• Canvas painting print
• Size: 31,5 x 23,6 inches
• Material: work printed on very fine grain pictorial canvas
• Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp