1840-1926

Traces the life of artist Claude Monet from his childhood in northern France to his final years, focusing on his most famous works and including hands-on projects for experimenting with his techniques.

Contains the story of Julia, a young girl, who finds herself in a magical garden escorted around by a friendly gardener who turns out to be the famous painter Claude Monet.

Paintings, journal entries, interviews, and archival footage are used to present the life and career of impressionist artist Claude Monet.

Presents an introduction to French Impressionism, focusing on five artists, including Renoir, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, and Morisot, with excerpts from their letters and diaries, as well as critical interpretations of their lives and work.

Monet was the central figure in the impressionist movement. The selection of paintings shown here records the success of his struggle, and traces his development from early works to the last, great Waterlillies panels painted for the French Nation.