Etretat
1885
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the iconic limestone arch formations at Étretat, Normandy, captured by Claude Monet during one of his several painting campaigns in the region. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the rugged textures of the cliffs and the shifting light on the sea.
Did you know?
Monet was deeply obsessed with the dramatic limestone cliffs at Étretat, returning to paint them dozens of times in varying light and weather conditions. He often faced significant physical danger while painting these scenes, as he would set up his easel on the beach and occasionally become trapped by the rapidly rising tide, forcing him to scramble to safety with his canvases.
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Etretat
Claude Monet, 1885
