1894
oil
panel
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
Dominant colour
Étretat, the Rock Needle and the Porte d'Aval is a 1894 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.
The painting depicts a seascape with a large rock formation in the center, surrounded by water and sky. The rock is tall and narrow, with a pointed top, and is situated in the middle of the composition. The water is calm, with gentle waves lapping against the shore. In the foreground, the water is a light blue-green color, while the rock is a warm beige. The sky above is a soft, pale blue, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, with the rock formation serving as a focal point in the otherwise peaceful scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Claude Monet, who was known for his landscapes and seascapes.
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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