I’ve always loved Impressionism and Monet is a sentimental favorite for me because I have fond memories of a special exhibit that I went to with my mom at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Monet traveled extensively so his work includes paintings in London, Amsterdam, Norway, the French and Italian Riviera on the Mediterranean, Normandy, Paris, and of course Giverny where he lived and created his famous Water Lilies work.
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Thanks! It’s really a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by his artwork.
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Lovely.
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Thank you! 😊 I was feeling like I didn’t have anything new to post so I was thrilled to find so many interesting things to share.
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I’m sooo envious ❤
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He’s definitely one of my favorite artists! Have you ever been to The Musee d’Orsay in Paris? Totally worth the trip and from where you live, it would be a train ride away!
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Love it! One of my favs 🔥🔥🔥
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Thank you! Mine too. 💚 I’m not sure where you live, but there are amazing art museums everywhere I travel.
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In Sweden. I visited a lot of museums in Paris & around (with Monet paintings 🖼)
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Yes! I knew you were in Europe, and I remembered it was a country I haven’t visited yet. Paris is amazing and my favorite afternoon was spent in the room with the Water Lily murals (I’m not sure they’re called murals) at the Orangerie.
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Yes Orangerie!! Love the place too 😀🖼👌💕💕
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I believe I’ve only seen one Monet painting in person. Pity.
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That is a pity. You live in England, right? Take the train to Paris and go to the orangerie, It will change your life.
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I wish. I live in Toronto, Canada. I missed a Monet exhibit this past spring at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
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Not sure why I thought you were in England. 🤔 Sorry you missed the Ontario exhibit.
I still recommend a trip to Paris. Or even the Art Institute of Chicago has several Monet paintings in its permanent collection.
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Hoping to be in Germany next September, so Paris may be possible then.
Always enjoyed Chicago the few times I’ve visited there.
Thank you for the recommendations.
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