The Green Wave
circa 1866-1867
Claude Monet captures the raw power of the ocean in this dramatic seascape, where a sailboat leans precariously against a massive, churning green wave. Painted around 1867, this piece shows the young artist experimenting with capturing light and movement on water, a hallmark of the Impressionist movement he would soon help define. You can almost feel the spray of the sea and the tilt of the deck as the boat cuts through the rough surf, with a distant steamship barely visible on the horizon. It's a thrilling snapshot of nature's force, signed by Monet himself in the corner.
- Technique
- Oil paint
- Material
- Canvas
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