Claude Monet
Étretat, the Aval Gate: fishing boats leaving the port
1885
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- Original dimensions
- 50 x 37 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon
- Year
- 1885
Palette
Hand-painted in oil on canvas · Museum-quality materials · Ships worldwide
Claude MonetClaude Monet ÉtretatImpressionniste
Scene depicted
The painting reveals a vibrant composition where the movement of the waves and the activity of the fishermen intertwine. The shades of blue of the sea, balanced by the warm tones of the boats, immortalize a moment of maritime life, offering a lively vision of Étretat and its bustling port.
Historical context
Year: 1885 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon |BRK| Dimensions: 50 x 37 cm
Anecdote
“Light is my obsession and my quest.” On a sunny spring morning, Monet is inspired by the shimmering colors of the sea and the ballet of fishing boats. This fleeting moment becomes the genesis of the cheeky painting that is Étretat , the Aval Door: fishing boats leaving the port .