La Porte d'Amont, Étretat c. 1868 - 1869

Editor: So, this is Claude Monet's "La Porte d'Amont, Étretat," residing at Harvard Art Museums. The way Monet captures the light reflecting on the water is just magical. What strikes you most about this scene? Curator: Ah, Monet! The dance of light and shadow, the way he makes the stone breathe. I feel the cool spray of the sea and the solidity of the cliffs. It's more than a picture, it's an experience. Doesn't it make you want to just dive right in? Editor: Absolutely, I felt the same! Seeing it this way, I understand better what Monet was trying to capture.