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.
  • Peupliers au bord de l’Epte, automne (1891)

    Peupliers au bord de l’Epte, automne (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant autumn scene where poplars and reflections merge in a haze of golden light and watery blues.

  • Antibes, Le Fort (1888)

    Antibes, Le Fort (1888)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A sunlit Mediterranean scene where light dances on water and ancient stone, blending structure with the fleeting beauty of nature.

  • Water Lily Pond (1917-19)

    Water Lily Pond (1917-19)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A tranquil pond of water lilies and reflections, where light and color dissolve into an almost abstract dreamscape.

  • Waterloo Bridge, soleil voilé (1899-1903)

    Waterloo Bridge, soleil voilé (1899-1903)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A misty impression of Waterloo Bridge, where sunlight and fog dissolve the city into soft, shimmering brushstrokes.

  • Houses of Parliament, London (1900)

    Houses of Parliament, London (1900)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A ghostly silhouette of Parliament emerges from London’s mist, where light dissolves architecture into fleeting color.

  • Haystacks (Effect of Snow and Sun) (1891)

    Haystacks (Effect of Snow and Sun) (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A haystack glows under winter light, its snow-dusted surface alive with shifting colors in Monet’s mesmerizing study of fleeting moments.

  • Village Street, Vétheuil (1879)

    Village Street, Vétheuil (1879)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A sunlit village street breathes with quiet life, where light and shadow play across weathered walls and wandering figures.

  • Banks of the Seine,Vétheuil (1880)

    Banks of the Seine,Vétheuil (1880)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A luminous riverscape where light and water merge in Monet’s vibrant brushstrokes, capturing the essence of a fleeting moment.

  • Nymphéas (1907)

    Nymphéas (1907)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A mesmerizing study of water lilies, where reflections and reality dissolve into a symphony of color and light.