Claude Monet - Low Tide at Varengeville 1882
Low Tide at Varengeville 1882
60x81cm oil/canvas
Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Madrid
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From Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection:
In February 1882, Claude Monet left Poissy to travel to Dieppe and Pourville, on the Norman coast. He remained there for two months, on his own, and painted during his long sojourn 36 works, 23 of which were bought by Paul Durand-Ruel for the total sum of 8800 FF. The paintings were bought for about 400 FF apiece, and the one analysed here was acquired by Durand-Ruel in April 1882. In March 1882, Durand-Ruel was selling Monet's paintings for 2000 to 2500 FF each, if we are to believe a letter from Boudin to his friend Ferdinand Martin. The price of Monet's works increased rapidly in the years 1880-1890 and Durand-Ruel used to reserve the largest part of the artist's production. In 1882 Monet was concerned by the uncomfortable position he held next to Alice Hoschedé, who lived unofficially separated from her husband. He took on the everyday expenses of the household which included his own children and Alice's. But his worries did not hinder his passion for painting.
During his stay, disappointed with Dieppe, Monet discovered Pourville and its surroundings, and stayed in a small hotel and restaurant, "A la renommée des galettes", very close to the waterfront. He worked alone: "I have always worked better alone, drawing only on my own impressions".