Although dated 1885, this work was almost certainly painted in 1894, when Monet painted a series of works at Port-Villez. To paint the series Monet probably worked from a boat. Port-Villez, between Vernon and Bonnières-sur-Seine, is noted for its cliffs bordering the river. Here they are depicted under the effects of a morning mist, shorn of details, and reflected with per...
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