Port-Goulphar, Belle-Île
1887 Art Gallery of New South Wales
About this artwork
This painting captures the rugged coastline of Port-Goulphar on Belle-Île, an island off the coast of Brittany, France. It is one of several works Monet produced during his intensive working period on the island in 1886.
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Claude Monet spent ten weeks on Belle-Île-en-Mer in 1886, a period that proved to be particularly challenging yet productive. He often battled fierce winds and the ever-changing light conditions to capture the rugged beauty of the island's coastline, resulting in a series of powerful and expressive seascapes like this one. His dedication to capturing fleeting moments of light and atmosphere is evident in the dynamic brushwork and vibrant colors.
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Port-Goulphar, Belle-Île
Claude Monet, 1887
