Low Tide at Pourville, Misty Weather (1882) by Claude Monet

Low Tide at Pourville, Misty Weather - Claude Monet - 1882

Artwork Information

TitleLow Tide at Pourville, Misty Weather
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1882
Art MovementImpressionism

About Low Tide at Pourville, Misty Weather

The artwork “Low Tide at Pourville, Misty Weather” was created by the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet in 1882. It is a quintessential example of the Impressionist movement, characterized by Monet’s focus on light and its ephemeral nature as reflected in a landscape genre. This piece captures the mood and atmosphere of a coastal scene at Pourville.

The artwork itself radiates with the soft and diffuse light typical of a misty day. The horizon is barely visible through the haze, blending sea and sky into a subtle gradient of shades. The cliffs to the left are rendered in broad strokes of greens and browns, softened by the mist, while the expansive beach in the foreground appears moist and reflective, suggesting the recent retreat of the tide. Dashes of reds, blues, and yellows within the artwork signify figures and objects scattered across the sand, hinting at the presence of life and activity despite the hazy weather. Monet’s brushwork is loose and expressive, a hallmark of the Impressionist style, capturing the sensation of the moment rather than the minute details. The overall impression is one of tranquility and natural beauty, with a sense of the fleeting nature of the light condition that defines this scene.

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