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.
  • 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.

  • Haystacks (1885)

    Haystacks (1885)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    Golden haystacks glow under shifting light, transforming a simple field into a study of color and atmosphere.

  • Nymphéas (fragment) (circa 1912)

    Nymphéas (fragment) (circa 1912)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous fragment of Monet’s water lilies, where reflections and reality dissolve into vibrant brushstrokes.

  • The Red Kerchief (c. 1868–73)

    The Red Kerchief (c. 1868–73)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A woman in a red kerchief moves past a frosted window, her figure blurred yet vivid against the winter light.

  • Bords De La Seine En Automne (1876)

    Bords De La Seine En Automne (1876)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene riverside scene where autumn colors melt into the Seine’s reflections, alive with Monet’s loose, luminous brushwork.

  • Water Lilies (c.1915–26)

    Water Lilies (c.1915–26)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene pond scene where water lilies and reflections dissolve into brushstrokes of light and color.

  • The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool, Giverny (1899)

    The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool, Giverny (1899)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene pond with a curved bridge, where water lilies and reflections merge into a vibrant dance of color and light.

  • The Young Ladies of Giverny, Sun Effect (1894)

    The Young Ladies of Giverny, Sun Effect (1894)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A sunlit garden scene where light and color dissolve figures into a dreamy, vibrant impression of summer.

  • Haystacks, end of Summer (1891)

    Haystacks, end of Summer (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous study of haystacks glowing under summer light, where brushstrokes dissolve into pure atmosphere.