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Seascape, Storm
Seascape, Storm is an oil painting by the Realist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
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Overview
Seascape, Storm is an oil painting by Claude Monet, created in 1866. It is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a small sailboat navigating a turbulent sea, with three men on board. The scene conveys a sense of turmoil and energy, highlighting the power of the sea and the sailors' resilience.
Technique & Style
Monet's use of color and light captures the dynamic movement of the sea. The palette features shades of green and white for the waves, while a gray sky with clouds adds to the overall sense of turmoil.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
