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The Sea at Camaret, The Red Rocks, by Maximilien Luce, 1895

The Sea at Camaret, The Red Rocks

Maximilien Luce

1895

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Sea at Camaret, The Red Rocks is a 1895 by Maximilien Luce, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Maximilien Luce
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a rocky cliff by the sea. The cliff is red and jagged, with rough waves crashing against it. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The artist used short, quick brushstrokes to capture the movement of the waves and the rough texture of the rocks. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, green, and red dominating the palette. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Maximilien Luce
Artist

Maximilien Luce

Maximilien Luce was a French Neo-impressionist artist known for his paintings, graphic art, and his anarchist activism.

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