Oscar Claude Monet (1840-1926) is one of the most cherished and accessible artists in history. In museums around the world today, his paintings still attract crowds. Why? Monet had a revolutionary concept. Rather than painting subjects inside, he and his cohorts decided to take their canvases outside to capture the essence and beauty of nature. Through a radical reconceptualization of art and brush-stroke technique, Monet crafted scenes that would make a timeless impression on future generations. After evolving into an Impressionist art career with Impression, Sunrise (1872), Monet turned out dozens of works until his death in 1926. Between 1906-1917, Monet focused on what would be his most famous paintings - Water Lilies..
On a few splendid occasions, Monet rendered a winter theme. One of his first winter pieces, Boulevard Saint-Denis, Argenteuil in Winter (1875 - pictured, click on 1x or 2x to enlarge), brilliantly demonstrates the intersection of town, country and nature. Ultimately, it is a masterpiece as a seasonal celebration of life.
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As for his other winter scenes, they are equally impressive. Since you may not have an extra $20-30,000 to spend flying around the world to view these works at various museums, there are two websites that can reduce your expenses to zero in gauging Monet's winters (click onto links).
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1) Monetalia at http://www.monetalia.com/
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2) Art of Monet at http://www.artofmonet.com/
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(Picture: Monet - Boulevard Saint-Denis, Argenteuil in Winter (1875) - click 1x or 2x to enlarge)
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J Roquen