Boat Lying at Low Tide

In the early 1880s Monet's art reached a turning point. In 1879 his wife Camille died and in 1880 he stopped exhibiting at the Impressionist exhibitions. In 1881 he became attracted by the sea of Normandy; he had been familiar with it since he was a child. The rugged coast, shingled beaches, and stunning cliffs provided subject matter for several of Monet's most significant works. The artist spent the last 30 years of his life in Giverny, a picturesque village on the eastern border of Normandy. 

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P.S. We can imagine how important Camille was for Claude by observing her portraits made by him, like this one where she is depicted as the Spring.  <3