Cliff of Petites-Dalles
1881
Look at how Monet captures the raw power of the Normandy coast in this 1881 masterpiece! The towering cliff face, streaked with rust-reds and chalky whites, looms dramatically over a churning, pale green sea. In the foreground, dark, jagged rocks battle against the foamy surf, painted with the quick, energetic brushstrokes that define Impressionism. Monet painted this scene en plein air, battling the coastal winds to capture the fleeting light. It feels like you can almost hear the crashing waves and smell the salty sea breeze just by looking at it.
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