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The Mediterranean (Cap d'Antibes)
- Original dimensions
- 32 x 25.6 cm
- Museum
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Year
- 1888
Scene depicted
In this canvas , Monet transports us to the lively shores of Cap d'Antibes. The waves gently crash against the rocks, while the sky is adorned with golden and silver hues, playing with reflections on the water's surface. This fleeting moment is captured with unparalleled lightness, transcending the simple landscape to create a visual and sensory experience.
Historical context
Year: 1888 |BRK| Museum: Columbus Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 32 x 25.6 cm
Place in the artist's career
“The Mediterranean (Cap d'Antibes)” marks a pivotal moment in Monet's career. This painting, just like “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ Water Lilies ”, testifies to his quest to capture light. It is a period where the artist refines his technique, blending emotion and observation with growing mastery.
Anecdote
“Beauty is ephemeral, but painting can make it eternal.” These words resonate through Monet's brushstrokes. Inspired by a sunny morning, where the sweet scent of maritime pines floated in the air, he immortalizes this magical encounter between sky and sea in his masterpiece .