Regatta at Sainte-Adresse
1867
Monet painted this vibrant seaside scene in 1867, capturing a sunny day at the French resort town of Sainte-Adresse. Notice how the bright white sails of the racing yachts pop against the shimmering turquoise water and fluffy blue sky. On the pebbly beach in the foreground, well-dressed figures relax and watch the regatta, a stark contrast to the dynamic action on the water. This early masterpiece shows Monet already experimenting with the loose brushwork and light effects that would soon define the Impressionist movement.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 75.3 cm × 101.5 cm
Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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