Beach Path Between Wheat Fields at Pourville by Claude Monet
Beach Path Between Wheat Fields at Pourville. 1882
Nr.: ART7605 | Format: 58,4 x 78,1 cm
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"Beach Path between Wheat Fields near Pourville" is an oil painting by the French Impressionist Claude Monet, created in 1882.
The painting shows a narrow beach path leading between two wheat fields and descending to the sea. In the background are a cliff and the sky, depicted in different shades of blue.
The painting is characterised by Monet's typical Impressionist painting style, using short, irregular brushstrokes and vivid colours to capture the atmosphere of the scene. The bright and vibrant colours of the wheat fields and the sky contrast with the dark beach path and the shadows in the wheat fields. It is an impressive example of Monet's ability to depict light and shadow in a landscape.
What is interesting about the genesis of the painting is that Monet painted it during a summer holiday in Normandy. The beach path near Pourville was a popular destination for Monet and other Impressionists who appreciated the natural beauty of the Normandy landscapes. Monet spent the summer in Pourville and painted many scenes from the area, including "Beach Walk among Wheat Fields at Pourville".
During his stay in Pourville, Monet had to deal with the challenges of painting outdoors. The weather in Normandy was often unpredictable and the strong winds could knock over his canvas and paints. Monet therefore built himself a mobile workspace by fitting an easel with wheels and having it pulled by a horse so that he could paint in different locations around the area.
The "Beach Path among Wheat Fields near Pourville" is thus not only an impressive painting, but also an example of how Monet mastered the challenges of painting outdoors. The painting shows how he captured the natural beauty of Normandy and perfected his skills as an impressionist painter.
