Cliff at Pourville 2 1896

Claude Monet created "Cliff at Pourville 2" as an oil on canvas. This canvas transports us to the coast of France, a location deeply embedded in Monet’s identity. Painted en plein air, the scene captures a fleeting moment of light and atmosphere on the Normandy shore. Monet, a man of privilege, could capture the beauty of the landscape without having to engage in its commercial exploitation, unlike so many others. As a man, he was granted freedoms his female peers never experienced, and which allowed him to create en plein air. The sea, for Monet, was both a place of recreation and contemplation. Here, the water is captured in soft blues, greens, and grays, mirroring the sky and the imposing cliffs. Monet dedicated his life to capturing nature's ever changing qualities. In doing so, he created a new visual language which influences us to this day. Let yourself be transported by the tranquil scene, which allows us all to share a deeply personal moment with its creator.