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.
  • Wind Effect, Series of The Poplars (1891)

    Wind Effect, Series of The Poplars (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A row of poplars bends under the wind, their leaves dissolving into vibrant strokes of light and shadow.

  • Road at La Cavée, Pourville (1882)

    Road at La Cavée, Pourville (1882)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant coastal scene where wind, light, and brushstrokes merge to capture the untamed beauty of Normandy.

  • Glaçons, Effet Blanc (1893)

    Glaçons, Effet Blanc (1893)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A hypnotic study of melting ice, where light fractures into a mosaic of blues and whites, blurring reality.

  • Water Lilies (1919)

    Water Lilies (1919)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous pond scene where water lilies and reflections merge in a symphony of color and light.

  • Vétheuil (1901)

    Vétheuil (1901)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A dreamy riverscape where light dances on water, blending village and nature in a haze of color.

  • Champ De Blé (1881)

    Champ De Blé (1881)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A wheat field pulses with life under shifting light, each brushstroke capturing the wind’s invisible hand.

  • Poppy Field 2

    Poppy Field 2

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant field of poppies sways under an open sky, dissolving into Monet’s signature dreamlike brushstrokes.

  • Berges De La Seine Près De Vétheuil (1881)

    Berges De La Seine Près De Vétheuil (1881)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tranquil riverside scene alive with light and color, where brushstrokes dance like leaves in the wind.

  • Waterlilies (1907)

    Waterlilies (1907)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous pond scene where waterlilies and reflections merge into a symphony of light and color.