Près Monte-Carlo was one of the first works executed by Monet on the shores of Monte Carlo and is amongst the finest seaside images of this period. The work depicts a seascape with rocks and vegetation, all elements that he was craving to see, experience and paint while he was in Paris. Monet’s quick Impressionistic brushstrokes and wide spectrum of color give the piece a dynamic sense of movement and a luminous quality. Moreover, the artist captures the beauty of his scenery with a extensive color palette that creates a glowing effect in the sky which is mirrored in the water.