Storm, coasts of Belle-Ile
- Original dimensions
- 81.5 x 65.4 cm
- Museum
- Orsay Museum
- Year
- 1886
Scene depicted
The painting "Storm, Coast of Belle-Ile" evokes a turbulent sea, where waves crash against the rocks, creating a chaotic dance. This fleeting moment of nature, enhanced by brush strokes, captures the intensity of a storm, immersing the viewer in a universe where the vastness of the ocean converses with the immense stormy sky.
Historical context
Year: 1886 |BRK| Museum: Orsay Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 81.5 x 65.4 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a major milestone in Monet's career, illustrating his mastery of the elements. Parallel to " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Water Lilies ", this work reflects an evolution towards increasingly bold compositions where light and atmosphere take precedence over form.
Anecdote
“The sea is a living canvas, even more than the canvas on which I paint.” This thought, contemplated by Monet during one of his many stays on the island, is evident in the expressive power of this masterpiece , where the raging sea seems to come alive, reflecting human passions.