Cliff near Dieppe 1896

Claude Monet painted "Cliff near Dieppe" with oil on canvas. Monet, and other impressionist painters, were motivated by a move away from the established academic art institutions of France, where the value of a painting was often measured by its adherence to traditional techniques and subject matter. Instead, the Impressionists sought to capture fleeting moments and subjective experiences of the world around them, rather than grand historical or mythological scenes. Here, Monet's quick brushstrokes and emphasis on light and color, invite us to consider how modern painting might capture the raw, sensory experience of nature. To understand the significance of Monet's work, we might ask ourselves how the burgeoning art market of 19th-century France impacted the artist’s interest in landscape painting. Further research into the institutions that supported and exhibited impressionist art might reveal the changing social conditions that shaped its production and reception.