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.
  • La Seine près de Giverny (1888)

    La Seine près de Giverny (1888)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    The quiet rhythm of the river with a soft, almost breathing quality. Light drifts across water and trees in hazy layers, dissolving the edges between sky and earth.

  • La Seine À Argenteuil (1877)

    La Seine À Argenteuil (1877)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene riverscape where light dances on water, blending reality and reflection with vibrant, fluid strokes.

  • Jeune fille dans le jardin de Giverny (1888)

    Jeune fille dans le jardin de Giverny (1888)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A young girl blends into a lush garden, where flowers and light collide in a haze of color and movement.

  • Grainstack-Sun in the Mist (1891)

    Grainstack-Sun in the Mist (1891)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A solitary haystack emerges from the mist, bathed in soft morning light, as Monet transforms the ordinary into a fleeting dream.

  • Poppy Field in a Hollow near Giverny (1885)

    Poppy Field in a Hollow near Giverny (1885)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant field of poppies sways under shifting light, blending reality with Monet’s signature dreamlike brushwork.

  • Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge (1899)

    Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge (1899)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A hypnotic garden scene where water lilies and a curved bridge merge with their reflections in shimmering colors.

  • View of the Prins Hendrikkade and the Kromme Waal in Amsterdam (1874)

    View of the Prins Hendrikkade and the Kromme Waal in Amsterdam (1874)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant depiction of Amsterdam’s canals, alive with light, movement, and the charm of everyday life.

  • The Seine at Lavacourt (1880)

    The Seine at Lavacourt (1880)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A dreamy riverscape where light and water merge in shimmering brushstrokes, blurring the line between reflection and reality.

  • Île aux Fleurs near Vétheuil (1880)

    Île aux Fleurs near Vétheuil (1880)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A vibrant riverscape alive with wildflowers and shimmering reflections, blending light and movement into a dreamlike scene.