Calm Time, Pourville
- Original dimensions
- 73.5 x 60 cm
- Museum
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Year
- 1881
Scene depicted
In this masterpiece, Monet captures a moment of tranquility, where the sea stretches peacefully under a sky bathed in golden light. The white sails of the boats glide silently over the waters, while the sea breeze brings with it the salty scents, creating a perfect atmosphere of escape, far from the tumult of the world.
Historical context
Year: 1881 |BRK| Museum: Kunstmuseum Basel |BRK| Dimensions: 73.5 x 60 cm
Place in the artist's career
This canvas represents a major milestone in Monet's career as he matures his Impressionist style. Alongside works such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ Water Lilies ”, Calm Weather, Pourville testifies to his ability to evolve and explore the nuances of light and space.
Anecdote
“I have always believed that light is the supreme artist,” Monet might have declared while observing the dawn on the shores of Pourville . That morning, enveloped by the gentle murmur of the waves and the caress of a light breeze, he was inspired to immortalize this peaceful scene, imbued with softness.