Regatta at Sainte-Adresse

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41387

"Regatta at Sainte-Adresse" is a seminal 1867 painting by Claude Monet. Rendered in the Impressionist style, the artwork captures the vibrant seascape using quick brushstrokes and luminous colors, emphasizing the transient effects of light and weather. This painting holds special significance as it provides an early glimpse into Monet's developing approach to en plein air painting, offering a revolutionary perspective on natural scenery that later defined the Impressionist movement.

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In 1867, Claude Monet, one of the most revered painters of all time, gave life to the “Regatta at Sainte-Adresse.” This artwork, a pivotal part of Monet’s career and a remarkable example of the Impressionist movement, presents the beauty of the seaside commune of Sainte-Adresse near Le Havre, France.

The “Regatta at Sainte-Adresse” painting offers a splendid vista of the sea, highlighting yachts and ships with colorful flags waving in the wind, and an audience watching the regatta from the shore. Monet captures the maritime activity and leisurely pursuits of the 19th-century bourgeoisie with vivacious brushstrokes, a hallmark of Impressionist art.

Monet’s “Regatta at Sainte-Adresse” is considered special for several reasons. Firstly, this artwork is a profound embodiment of Monet’s revolutionary painting technique that focuses on the transient effects of light and color. Instead of the traditional, detailed approach, Monet embraced a more spontaneous and direct manner of painting that captured the fleeting qualities of nature, a key tenet of Impressionism.

Secondly, this painting is thought to be one of the earliest hints of Monet’s later series paintings, where he would paint the same scene under different lighting and weather conditions. The “Regatta at Sainte-Adresse” provides an excellent example of Monet’s emphasis on depicting the atmospheric changes that modify the appearance of a scene.

Lastly, the “Regatta at Sainte-Adresse” represents a deeply personal aspect of Monet’s life. The figures in the painting include members of his own family, making it not only a scene of a leisurely seaside gathering but also a snapshot of the artist’s personal life.

Original size:
101.5 x 75.5 cm (width x height)
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50 cm
Maximum order width:
183 cm

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