It’s not Monday but I am in the mood for Monet as portrayed by our lovely Richard in The Impressionists. I know some of you are experiencing a wet, gloomy day so perhaps a bit of our passionate painter and his lovely art would be in order? Happy Tuesday!
“Cliffs Near Dieppe” by Monet
This particular painting has been stolen and recovered twice from the Musee Des Beaux Arts in Nice.
“Irises” in Monet’s garden at Giverny
“Field of Tulips”
Boating party enjoying a spot of fishing at Giverny.
the armitage effect 
*sigh* Gorgeous post, so many beautiful masterpieces, including the ones that were not actually painted by Monet.
I was looking at some of his paintings last night and my screencaps from TI and thought it was time for another Monet post. 😀
I love the impressionists, especially Monet. I always smile when I look at them both for their beauty and for my mother’s interpretation…she argues that they all must have been nearsighted since everything is blurred 🙂
I’ve loved that school of art since I was a child. Well, I can see your mom’s POV. 😉 Of course, as Monet aged and his eyesight began to fail, his own work became much looser.
I cried at an exhibition of his late paintings, all muddy and dull, barely recognizable. What a terrible thing to lose that vision!
I can only think how frustrating it had to have been for a man so in love with light and color.
I love The Impressionists, and Monet in particular. When I watched the series I liked a lot, so colorful and he is so different from Mr Thornton. The joy of life is contagious, and I bought a water lily. Thanks for coloring this gray day.
You are welcome. The joie de vivre RA brought to his performance of Monet was delightful and contagious. And the photography was simply beautiful. Any art lover, regardless of whether or not they liked RA would enjoy this, I think.
Thank for such an uplifting post today and for your words above. So true! I know of people who know nothing of Richard who were blown away by The Impressionists! Now when I think of Monet or look at any of his paintings it’s Richard I see as the artist. As he has in other roles, he simply inhabits that character. Enchanting!
Etretat!!!! Oh how I want to go there… Would be nice if Monsieur Monet could accompany me..
I am sure he would be happy to do so and serve as your tour guide.