This work by Claude Monet, made around 1883, captures a particular moment on the Normandy coast, at Étretat.
The painting shows the famous cliffs and the natural arch, seen beneath a sky heralding a storm. The light is rendered through quick brushstrokes that suggest the movement of the clouds and the imminent change in the weather. The artist concentrates on the atmosphere before the storm, exploring how the light affects the colours of the cliff and the nuances of the rough sea. Monet returned to Étretat several times, drawn by its distinctive geology and the constant variation in conditions of light and sea.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) With frame: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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