Étretat Cliffs Coastal Landscape Painting (1870)

Painted in 1870, Étretat: Les Falaises depicts the iconic limestone cliffs of Normandy with bold realism. Gustave Courbet’s thick brushstrokes and earthy tones emphasize the mass and texture of rock formations against the calm sea. The composition balances solid land with open water, highlighting nature’s scale and permanence. Courbet avoids romantic dramatization, instead presenting the coastline with grounded authenticity. This painting captures the rugged beauty of Étretat and stands as one of Courbet’s most celebrated coastal landscapes, by Gustave Courbet.
Features
• Iconic coastal cliffs rendered with realism
• Strong textures and natural color balance
• Ideal for landscape-focused art collections
• Museum-quality reproduction with fine detail
• Available in 12 x 8 inches and 30 x 20 inches
• Enhances both modern and classic interiors
• Durable archival printing for longevity
• Celebrated French seascape by Gustave Courbet