Fisherman s Cottage on the Cliffs at Varengeville

Impressionism

The story

Built to catch smugglers during Napoleon's time, this clifftop cabin ended up catching Monet's eye instead. Just a worn out customs house clinging to the rock like it forgot how to let go. Below, rich people sail their yachts in the English Channel. Total fascination: Monet painted it from all angles, under all weather conditions, like he was circling something he couldn't quite catch. Clearly, everyone is trying to catch something here.

Movement
Impressionism
Artist
Claude Monet

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