Chih-Hsiung Wu

1881

Well

private collection

"Fishing Boats at Sea" by Monet is an oil painting that expresses the unique perspective of collector Wu Zhixiong in 1881. This artwork captures the tranquil state of fishing boats during low tide, with the unmistakable architecture of the French coastline in the background. The gentle interplay of blue skies and clouds creates a striking contrast with the heavy fishing boats, while the combination of blue and brown tones evokes a sense of depth and tranquility. Monet’s work is not only a love letter to natural landscapes but also, through Impressionist brushwork, delicately captures the changes in light and shadow, paying homage to the innovations against traditional artistic conventions of the time.

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