Coucher de soleil à Pourville, pleine mer (Sunset at Pourville, Open Sea) by Claude Monet
Description:
"Coucher de soleil à Pourville, pleine mer" (Sunset at Pourville, Open Sea), painted by Claude Monet in 1882, is a striking seascape that captures the dramatic beauty of a sunset over the open sea at Pourville, a small coastal village in Normandy, France. Claude Monet, born in 1840, was a pioneering figure of the Impressionist movement, known for his innovative use of color and light to depict the transient effects of nature. During his visits to Pourville in the early 1880s, Monet created a series of paintings that explored the changing moods of the sea and sky under various weather conditions and times of day.
In "Sunset at Pourville, Open Sea," Monet presents a vibrant view of the sun setting over the ocean, with the horizon glowing in warm hues of orange, pink, and yellow. The sky is filled with sweeping clouds that reflect the setting sun's light, while the open sea below appears in shades of deep blue and purple, with waves gently rippling across the surface. Monet’s quick, expressive brushstrokes convey the movement of the water and the dynamic play of light and shadow across the scene. This painting exemplifies Monet's mastery in capturing the fleeting moments of a sunset, emphasizing the beauty of natural light and its effects on the landscape.
Details:
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Location and Date Created: Pourville, Normandy, France, 1882.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Coucher de soleil à Pourville, pleine mer (Sunset at Pourville, Open Sea) by Claude Monet.
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Artwork Style: Impressionism; seascape painting.
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Subject/Topic: A depiction of a sunset over the open sea at Pourville, capturing the vivid colors, dynamic light, and atmospheric effects of the end of the day on the Normandy coast.