Galerie Mont Étretat, la porte d’Aval: fishing boats leaving the harbour – Claude Monet^ Monet

Étretat, la porte d’Aval: fishing boats leaving the harbour is an immersion in the Normandy coastal landscape, brilliantly captured by Claude Monet. The work shows us the majestic cliffs of Étretat, imposing rock formations that stand proud against the sky. These white cliffs, eroded by time and the elements, form natural arches, like portals leading to the unknown.

At the foot of these stone giants, the water of the sea moves with calm energy, reflecting the changing hues of the sky. Several fishing boats sail away from the shore, their colourful sails billowing in the wind, adding a touch of life and movement to the scene. The composition perfectly illustrates the coexistence of man and nature, while highlighting the grandeur of the Normandy coast. It is a painting that evokes both the adventure of the sea and the serenity of coastal life, all wrapped up in Monet’s distinctive impressionist style.

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