Fisherman's House at Varengeville 1882

Claude Monet painted 'Fisherman's House at Varengeville' using oil on canvas, capturing a scene from the coastal town of Varengeville in Normandy. Monet, who lived through a tumultuous period of French history, including the Franco-Prussian War and the rise of the Third Republic, often sought refuge in nature. Here, the rough beauty of the Normandy coast becomes more than just a scene; it is an emotional landscape. The solitary house, perched precariously on the cliff’s edge, evokes a sense of isolation and resilience. Who lived in this house and what lives did they lead? Monet moves beyond traditional landscape painting, inviting us to consider our own place within the natural world, and to reflect on the enduring human spirit amidst the ever-changing tides of history.