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The cliff in the foreground is constructed through a dense application of colour, using short, broken strokes of ochre, green, and violet to represent the wild grasses and rocky terrain. This technique creates a sense of texture that contrasts with the smoother, more fluid handling of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonet was preoccupied with the atmospheric conditions of the Normandy coast. In this piece, the bright weather is conveyed through a palette of high-key blues, greens, and pale yellows. The light appears uniform, avoiding deep shadows and instead focusing on the overall luminosity of the scene. By omitting a clear horizon line, Monet draws the viewer into the expanse of the water, emphasising the vastness of the maritime environment. This work is representative of his practice of painting outdoors, or en plein air, where he sought to capture the immediate visual sensation of a specific time and place. 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