The Manneport, Rock Arch West of Etretat 1883

Claude Monet's "The Manneport, Rock Arch West of Etretat" (1883) is a beautiful example of Impressionism. The painting features a dramatic rock formation with a natural archway, a recurring motif in Monet's work. The sea below churns with waves, and the sky above is painted in a soft, hazy light. The painting's focus on the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere is characteristic of Impressionism, a movement that emphasized the subjective experience of seeing. This painting, created during a time when Monet was exploring the effects of light on natural elements, captures the beauty of the French coastline and the dynamic nature of the sea.