The Effect of Fog near Dieppe (1882) by Claude Monet

The Effect of Fog near Dieppe - Claude Monet - 1882

Artwork Information

TitleThe Effect of Fog near Dieppe
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1882
Art MovementImpressionism

About The Effect of Fog near Dieppe

The artwork entitled “The Effect of Fog near Dieppe” was crafted by the master Impressionist painter Claude Monet in the year 1882. It is an exemplification of the Impressionist movement, characterized by its emphasis on the portrayal of light and its changing qualities, as well as the use of color to depict the essence of the subject. This particular piece falls within the landscape genre, capturing the atmospheric conditions and their interaction with the coastal scenery.

Employing a muted palette, the artwork conveys the diffuse light and reduced visibility orchestrated by the dense fog. A keen observer will note how Monet plays with the subtle gradations of color to suggest rather than delineate the forms enveloped by the mist. On the right, the vertical brushstrokes suggest a stand of trees or cliff faces, their solidity barely hinted at through the concealing fog. Meanwhile, the rolling waves of the sea are rendered in horizontal strokes, capturing the perpetual motion of the water as it reflects the limited light. The shore and the water verge on merging, with the boundary between the two softened by the atmospheric conditions. The essence of Impressionist art is boldly expressed in the way Monet has eschewed detail for an overall impression, an ephemeral moment of nature captured on canvas, inviting contemplation of the natural world’s transient beauty.

Other Artwork from Claude Monet

More Impressionism Artwork

Scroll to Top