Monet: Painting Time

Claude Monet died one hundred years ago, leaving behind a body of work that defies the fixed nature of the canvas. To mark this centennial, the Musée de l’Orangerie highlights a fascinating aspect of his genius: his obsession with the flight of time and the movement of minutes. Through his iconic series, the master of Impressionism didn't just paint landscapes, but the fleeting instant, the changing light, and the cycle of seasons. This prestigious selection brings together canvases where each brushstroke captures the trembling of the air. It’s a rare opportunity to observe how the artist transformed patience into art, tirelessly scrutinizing the same subject to extract its metamorphic essence. A vibrant tribute to the one who taught the world to see the poetry in the invisible passage of time.