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Monet Beach at Trouville
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| Limited Edition:
53 Banners |
| Price:
$549 |
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| Museum:
Legion of Honor, San Francisco |
| Exhibition:
Monet in Normandy |
| Material:
Printed vinyl |
| Dimensions:
L: 72 " (183 cm) : W:35 "
(89 cm) |
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Description:
Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) is perhaps the most renowned of the Impressionist
painters. His ability to capture fleeting moments and transient light make
his works true visual treats. He worked in many locations, including urban
settings, fields, gardens, and at the beach. In the exhibition Monet in
Normandy his delicate snapshots of life along the lovely beaches of
Normandy were highlighted. Towns like Deauville, Trouville, Le Havre,
Honfleur, and Rouen were caught by Monet's brush, and they are a record of
the grey skies, cool breezes, and muted light of the beaches of northern
France situated along the English Channel.
Peopled by leisurely strollers out for some fresh air, diners relaxing on
terraces, fishing boats lolling in the harbors, or simply the sand, surf,
and rocky outcrops of the region, the images give a glimpse into the
Normandy beaches of the late 19th century. The beaches would later play a
key role in the allied D-Day invasions of World War II. On the beaches
today the remnants of bunkers and vast holes left by bomb blasts can still
be seen, though largely overgrown by grass and weeds. The American cemetery
at Omaha Beach is a somber reminder of the invasions, with fields of white
grave markers (close to 10,000) spreading out into the distance. The
beaches have since returned to their earlier uses as places of leisure, but
the destruction caused during World War II changed the face of many of
Normandy's coastal towns.
This banner features Monet's The Beach at Trouville from 1870.
Well-dressed women and dapper gentlemen stroll along the boardwalk or make
their way down to the shore, children sit playing in the sand, and parasols
abound. The scene takes place under a richly rendered Normandy sky, filled
with shades of grey, blue, and white. The clouds float above like a heavy
blanket with a few holes offering glimpses of the clear blue beyond. The
muted greys, blues, greens, and beiges of the painting are punctuated by the
brightly-colored flags blowing in the breeze.
These banners were designed to span a street lamp post, so hanging two
banners side-by-side would create a large, complete image. On the front,
Monet's signature is shown in black on the image, and below is a maroon band
with black text that reads "Monet in Normandy/June 17-Sept 17". The logos
of various exhibition sponsors are printed in white. On the other side, the
image continues. It also has a maroon band below it, with white text that
reads "Legion of Honor". The museum's and sponsors' logos are included in
this area.
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| Provenance:
These banners were displayed around San Francisco to promote the Legion of
Honor's exhibition Monet in Normandy from June 17 through September
17, 2006. The exhibition was also seen at the North Carolina Museum of Art
in Raleigh and The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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About the Artist:
French painter Claude Monet (1840 – 1926) is considered a founder of the Impressionist movement and it is from one of his paintings, Impression: Sunrise, that this group of artists takes its name. Monet’s style of painting is light and spontaneous, capturing a moment on canvas. During his lifetime this was in opposition to the more formal Academic style that dominated the art world.
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| Color Scheme: Warm - Cool - |
| Style: Modern - Impressionism - |
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