Boat Lying at Low Tide
1881 Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a large sailing vessel resting on a sandy shore at low tide within a harbor, with smaller boats and figures near the water's edge. In the background, a town with numerous buildings lines the distant shore under a vibrant sky.
Did you know?
Claude Monet, a pioneer of French Impressionism, frequently depicted the changing light and atmospheric conditions of coastal scenes and harbors. His ability to capture fleeting moments is evident in this painting, where the low tide reveals the texture of the shore and the boats appear grounded, emphasizing the transient nature of both the water and human activity. This work reflects his ongoing fascination with water and its reflections, a recurring motif throughout his prolific career.
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Boat Lying at Low Tide
Claude Monet, 1881
