Rocky Coast and the Lion Rock, Belle-Ile

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41419

"Rocky Coast and the Lion Rock, Belle-Île" (1886) exemplifies Claude Monet's Impressionist style with vibrant colors and fluid brushwork capturing ephemeral light and sea-air ambiance. Monet's Belle-Île series, painted during his stay at the ruggedly scenic Brittany coast, marks a notable departure from his typical softer landscapes. This specific work, a raw encounter with wild nature, embodies a shift in Monet's style toward a more expressive, dramatic interpretation, prefiguring later modernist tendencies. Its unique fusion of marine scenery and avant-garde techniques renders it a special gem within Monet's oeuvre.

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40 cm

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Total € 195

In the realm of Impressionist art, Claude Monet stands as a beacon of brilliance and creativity. Among his varied works, “Rocky Coast and the Lion Rock, Belle-Ile” (La Côte Sauvage, Belle-Ile), painted in 1886, holds a special place due to its unique combination of innovative techniques, subject matter, and historical context.

Monet painted “Rocky Coast and the Lion Rock, Belle-Ile” during his trip to Belle-Ile, an island off the coast of Brittany, France. This painting is part of a series of works inspired by the rugged, unspoiled landscapes of the island. In this specific artwork, Monet masterfully captures the harsh and wild beauty of the Lion Rock, a natural formation named for its resemblance to a resting lion.

What makes this painting stand out is Monet’s pioneering use of color and light to create a vivid portrayal of the raw natural elements. With his quick, loose brushwork and his preference for painting en plein air (outdoors), Monet manages to infuse the canvas with a sense of immediate, living reality.

He doesn’t merely paint the Lion Rock, but instead presents the viewer with his impression of the scene. This underscores the defining characteristic of Impressionism – capturing the fleeting effects of light and color, rather than presenting a purely realistic depiction.

Furthermore, “Rocky Coast and the Lion Rock, Belle-Ile” symbolizes a critical period in Monet’s career, representing his increasing interest in portraying the elemental forces of nature, a theme that would come to dominate his later works, such as his famous Water Lilies series.

Artist:

Claude Oscar Monet

Original size:

81 x 65.5 cm (width x height)

Art style:

Impressionism

Minimal order width:

50 cm

Maximum order width:

183 cm

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