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Claude Monet

Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840–1926), French, Claude Monet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Known for his innovative approach to light and color, Monet captured fleeting moments in time through his depiction of landscapes, gardens, and natural settings. His works, such as 'Impression, Sunrise,' gave the movement its name and challenged the traditional methods of painting. His focus on light and atmosphere, often using rapid brushstrokes, revolutionized art and left a lasting impact on modern painting.
  • Stack of Wheat (1890)

    Stack of Wheat (1890)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A golden wheat stack stands tall under a shifting sky, its textured surface alive with Monet’s vibrant brushwork.

  • Ice breaking up on the Seine near Bennecourt (1893)

    Ice breaking up on the Seine near Bennecourt (1893)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene yet dynamic portrayal of melting ice on the Seine, where light and movement dissolve into delicate brushstrokes.

  • Wheatstacks, Snow Effect, Morning (1891)

    Wheatstacks, Snow Effect, Morning (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene winter landscape where snow-dusted wheatstacks glow under a soft morning light, capturing nature’s quiet beauty.

  • Jerusalem Artichoke Flowers (1880)

    Jerusalem Artichoke Flowers (1880)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    Golden blossoms dance across the canvas in Monet’s vibrant study of light and movement among artichoke flowers.

  • Le Bassin aux nymphéas (1917-19)

    Le Bassin aux nymphéas (1917-19)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A mesmerizing pond scene where water lilies dissolve into reflections, blurring the line between reality and dream.

  • Madame Monet Embroidering (Camille au métier) (1875)

    Madame Monet Embroidering (Camille au métier) (1875)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous portrait of quiet domesticity, where light and fabric intertwine in Monet’s tender depiction of his wife at work.

  • The Studio Boat (Le Bateau-atelier) (1876)

    The Studio Boat (Le Bateau-atelier) (1876)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A floating studio bathed in light, where water and sky merge in Monet’s signature brushstrokes.

  • Woman Seated under the Willows (1880)

    Woman Seated under the Willows (1880)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A woman merges with the landscape under whispering willows, bathed in Monet’s signature play of light and atmosphere.

  • Poplars on the Epte (1891)

    Poplars on the Epte (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene riverside scene where poplar trees dance in the light, their reflections blending with the water in a haze of color.