The Rock Needle Seen through the Porte d'Aumont 1885

Claude Monet's "The Rock Needle Seen through the Porte d'Aumont," painted in 1885, showcases the artist's signature Impressionist style. The painting depicts a seascape with the "Rock Needle" (a rock formation) visible through a natural arch in the cliffs known as the "Porte d'Aumont." The scene is bathed in light, with the sky and water rendered in loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors. Monet's fascination with capturing fleeting moments of light and the effects of the atmosphere is evident in this work, a hallmark of the Impressionist movement.