🪷 “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” —#ClaudeMonet referring to his garden in Giverny, France where he painted his late water landscapes. Learn more about this painting from Sara Krajewski, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. 📍Modern and contemporary art, floor 1, through September 10. | Portland Art Museum

Claude Monet Spring by the Seine 1878 Oil on canvas 61cm x 50.5 cm National Gallery of Oslo, Norway #Monet Spring by the Seine showcases Monet’s ability to capture the fleeting beauty of nature. Painted in 1878, the work depicts a serene riverside scene bathed in soft light, emphasizing the lush greenery and reflections in the water. Monet's characteristic loose brushstrokes and vibrant palette bring life and movement to the composition, marking it as a quintessential Impressionist piece. This p