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Lilies of the Pond
Pastel, 7 x 10
Monet bought the first parcel of land for his pond in 1893. Directly across the road from the columned front gate, it was located between a set of railroad tracks and the Ru River.
Monet planned to construct a water garden on the newly acquired property, and use the nearby […]
Monet’s Roses
Pastel, 7 x 10
The main path to Monet’s house is 52 meters long and features a series of rose trellises arching over the walkway. Anchored at one end by large yews and on the other by pair of columns, it’s a magnificent sight to behold. The large structural elements provide strong focal points in […]
While I ponder whether my last pastel is actually finished or not (it’s awfully dark) I’ve been reading about Monet, his garden, and studying his color schemes. So many of his waterlily paintings are light and ethereal, but several used darker color schemes. Still pondering…
Monet was an avid horticulturist and exercised great care in designing […]
