The Manneporte near Étretat
1886 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This oil painting by Claude Monet depicts the distinctive natural arch known as the Manneporte cliff at Étretat on the Normandy coast of France, a subject he explored in a series of works.
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Claude Monet was captivated by the dramatic cliffs and arches of Étretat, returning to paint them repeatedly between 1883 and 1886. This particular work, focusing on the Manneporte, is part of a series where he explored how light, weather, and time of day transformed the landscape, capturing the fleeting impressions of nature. This dedication to capturing atmospheric changes became a hallmark of his Impressionist style.
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The Manneporte near Étretat
Claude Monet, 1886
