The Manneporte near Étretat
1886
Claude Monet was absolutely obsessed with this giant natural rock arch on the Normandy coast, painting it over and over to capture how the light changed throughout the day. But this wasn't just a peaceful outdoor session—Monet actually nearly drowned here! While setting up his easel on the slippery cliffs to get the perfect angle, a massive wave swept him away, and he only survived because a local fisherman pulled him to safety. You can see his frantic, energetic brushstrokes in the churning water and rugged stone, perfectly capturing the wild, untamed power of the sea that almost claimed him.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Canvas
- Dimensions
- 81.5 cm × 65 cm
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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