The Cliff of Aval, Etrétat 1885

"The Cliff of Aval, Étretat" is an 1885 oil painting by Claude Monet, a leading figure of the Impressionist movement. The painting depicts the iconic chalk cliffs of Étretat in Normandy, France, with a distinct focus on the natural formations. Monet's signature loose brushstrokes capture the movement of the sea and the clouds in the sky, while the light color palette and fragmented brushwork create a sense of atmospheric depth. The painting is a testament to Monet's fascination with the changing effects of light on landscapes.