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.
  • Water Lilies (Nymphéas)

    Water Lilies (Nymphéas)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tranquil pond of floating lilies, where light and water blur into an endless, shimmering dream.

  • Water Lilies (1906)

    Water Lilies (1906)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A hypnotic pond scene where water and sky merge, painted with loose, luminous brushstrokes that defy time.

  • The Path through the Irises (1914-1917)

    The Path through the Irises (1914-1917)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A swirling dream of irises, where color and light merge into a garden that feels alive.

  • Le bassin aux nymphéas (circa 1917-1919)

    Le bassin aux nymphéas (circa 1917-1919)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A hypnotic swirl of water lilies and reflections, dissolving boundaries between sky and pond.

  • The Manneporte near Étretat (1886)

    The Manneporte near Étretat (1886)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A dramatic coastal scene where crashing waves meet towering cliffs, alive with light and motion.

  • The Artist’s Garden in Giverny (1900)

    The Artist’s Garden in Giverny (1900)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant explosion of flowers and light, Monet’s garden feels alive with movement and color.

  • Poppy Field (Giverny) (1890)

    Poppy Field (Giverny) (1890)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant field of poppies dances under an open sky, capturing the wild, untamed beauty of nature in fleeting brushstrokes.

  • Champ À Giverny (1887)

    Champ À Giverny (1887)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A lush meadow alive with wildflowers, where light and color blend in Monet’s signature impressionist style.

  • Argenteuil (c. 1872)

    Argenteuil (c. 1872)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous riverscape where light dances on water, capturing the fleeting beauty of a quiet moment.