View of Cap d'Antibes

Monet did not join the Impressionists in their last joint exhibition in Paris in 1886. Instead, in search of subjects that evidenced his ties to the French countryside, he began to take advantage of the expanded railway system and traveled throughout France, from the rugged Atlantic coast of Brittany to the warm Mediterranean and the Cap d’Antibes. The works he produced during the 1880s contrasted in palette, touch, and composition to represent the unique geography, weather, and spirit of the different places he visited. In Antibes, he painted a group of 35 canvases that captured the jewel-like tones of the sunny region in thick paint and short, almost “pointillistic” brushstrokes. Title: View of Cap d'Antibes Creator: Claude Monet Creator Lifespan: 1840-1926 Creator Nationality: French Date Created: 1888 Location Created: Antibes, France Physical Dimensions: L. 31 in. (78.7 cm.), W. 25 in. (63.5 cm.) Type: Painting Medium: Oil Art Genre: Seascape Art Movement: French Impressionism Art Form: Painting Support: Canvas Depicted Location: Antibes, France Depicted Topic: Maritime Alps