1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Israel Museum
Dominant colour
The Cliff of Aval, Etrétat is a 1893 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Israel Museum.
The painting depicts a rugged cliffside, with a rocky outcropping jutting out into the sea. The cliff is rendered in shades of gray and brown, with hints of green and yellow in the grassy areas. The sea below is a deep blue, with white waves crashing against the shore. In the foreground, the cliff's texture is visible, with rough, rocky surfaces and patches of grass and moss. The sky above is a pale blue, with a few wispy clouds scattered about. The overall effect is one of natural beauty and serenity. This painting is a great example of the work of Claude Monet.
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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