#Giverny

2 articles tagged with "Giverny"

Water Lilies: Monet's Garden, His Failing Eyesight, and Late Obsession
Famous Artworks
·5 min read

Water Lilies: Monet's Garden, His Failing Eyesight, and Late Obsession

Claude Monet spent the last three decades of his life painting the pond at Giverny. This guide covers why he built the garden, how cataracts changed his palette, what the giant Orangerie panels actually look like in person, and why the Water Lilies series is considered one of modern painting's great achievements.

Claude Monet: The Garden at Giverny and the Birth of Impressionism
Artist Spotlight
·11 min read

Claude Monet: The Garden at Giverny and the Birth of Impressionism

Discover how Claude Monet created Impressionism, built the legendary Giverny garden, and produced 250+ Water Lily paintings that permanently changed how we see light, color, and the natural world.