The Manneport, Etretat, the Porte d'Aval 1885

Claude Monet's "The Manneport, Etretat, the Porte d'Aval," painted in 1885, showcases the artist's signature Impressionist style. This landscape depicts the dramatic cliffs of Etretat, France, with the iconic natural arch known as the Porte d'Aval prominently featured. Monet's brushstrokes capture the fleeting light and movement of the water and sky, highlighting the ephemeral nature of the scene. The painting's vibrant colors and loose composition exemplify the Impressionist movement's focus on capturing the immediacy of visual experience.