Three Fishing Boats
Monet captured the rugged coast of Étretat in 1882, where he became obsessed with the dramatic cliffs and stormy seas. Notice how the boats seem to vibrate against the sand? That's his signature Impressionist style—using quick, choppy brushstrokes to show the movement of wind and water rather than perfect details. Legend has it that locals were so suspicious of this stranger painting the coast that they thought he was a spy sketching fortifications!
- Technique
- Oil paint
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