The Beach at Sainte-Adresse
1867
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1867
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
The Beach at Sainte-Adresse is a 1867 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows a beach scene with people and boats. It's a quiet moment, with the focus on the everyday life of the people there. The artist likely drew from his own experiences in the area to create this scene, which is why it feels so familiar and calm. To learn more about the artist's use of light and color, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
