1894
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Rocks at Port-Coton, the Lion Rock, Belle Ile is a 1894 oil by Claude Monet, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a rugged coastline with large rocks protruding from the sea. The waves are crashing against the rocks, creating a sense of movement and energy. In the foreground, the rocks are rendered in dark, muted tones, while the sea is depicted in shades of blue and green. A closer look reveals the texture of the rocks, which are rough and weathered. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and immediacy. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy, as if the waves are about to crash over the rocks at any moment. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of impasto.
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
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