The Cliffs at Étretat (1885) by Claude Monet

The Cliffs at Étretat — Claude Monet (1885)

Chalk arches blaze in sea light; the needle of rock stands like a mast; wind skims the Channel in quick, bright strokes. This fine-art reproduction—after Monet’s 1885 Normandy series—catches cliff, water, and sky in motion: fresh blues and greens, sun-warmed stone, and brushwork that lets the air itself shimmer.

Why it captivates

• Sea-breeze radiance — broken strokes make water and sky flicker with light.

• Iconic geology — the Porte d’Aval arch and Aiguille needle anchor the view.

• Colour harmony — cool Channel blues against warm chalk and grassy headlands.

• Room-opening calm — wide horizon and clean forms make spaces feel larger.

• Impressionist touchstone — plein-air painting at its most immediate and fresh.

What you’ll see

A cliff-top panorama over the English Channel: the arch and needle of Étretat stepping into distance, sailing boats pricking the horizon, and sunlit grasses leaning in the wind. Brisk, readable strokes prioritise light over line, so the scene breathes—clear, bright, and alive.

A richer historical frame

Working on the Normandy coast through the 1880s, Monet returned to Étretat repeatedly, tracking weather and tide at different hours and seasons. These canvases distil early Impressionism’s priorities—painting outdoors, setting colour relationships in the moment, and letting forms emerge from atmosphere.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves subtle tonal shifts with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—great for studios, classrooms, and busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for deep tone and long life.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 678 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.69 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.240 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 (841 × 1189 mm) — landscape with a generous mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: A0 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~837 × 674 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A0 frame for a calm, gallery-style reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Art lovers & collectors seeking airy, light-led Monet

• Interior stylists designing calm, nature-forward spaces

• Wellness & workspace settings needing a bright coastal lift

• Gift-givers celebrating new homes and sunny horizons

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia with careful colour management on premium substrates, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let Channel light and cliff breeze into your room—order your fine-art print today.