An early pastel of a Normandy beach by impressionist master Claude Monet was reunited with the descendants of its rightful owner after research by the Looted Art Commission in Europe.

After eight decades, a Nazi-looted Claude Monet painting stolen during World War II has finally been returned to its rightful owners. The artwork—Bord de Mer (Seaside)—could be worth up to $700,000. Painted around 1865,

At an FBI field office on Wednesday, agents unveiled the long-lost Monet pastel, hidden for over 80 years, and handed it back to Adalbert Parlagi's granddaughters. Helen Lowe, one of the recipients, reflected on the moment, saying she believed her grandfather would be watching and "so, so proud" of the artwork's return.