From Water Lilies to Woman with a Parasol – Learn all about the iconic masterpieces that shaped Monet’s most famous paintings.

Monet was a prolific artist and was dubbed the “Father of Impressionism”, due to his piece “Impression, Sunrise,” which perfectly showcases his iconic art style.

Learn more about Monet’s Impressionist art style here.

Impression, Sunrise, 1872

As mentioned above, the Impressionism movement got its name, in part, from Monet’s iconic painting. It is speculated that Monet named the Sunrise painting “Impressionism” to avoid critiques of the painting being unfinished, as Impressionist art takes on less detail the closer you are to the painting.

Water Lilies, 1975

Water Lilies was a series of approximately 250 paintings that Monet completed between 1840 and 1926. They are among his most notable and recognizable works, drawing in thousands of patrons to the museums where they reside each year. Just one of Monet’s Water Lily paintings is worth 34 million USD today.

Read 5 interesting things you might not have known about Monet’s Water Lily series here.

Haystacks, 1897

Haystacks is another series Monet completed, showcasing 25 different paintings. This series accomplishes a lot by repeating the same subject in different lights and atmospheres across different weather and seasons. The Haystacks themselves belonged to his neighbor.

Read the in-depth guide to Monet’s Haystacks here.

Woman with a Parasol, 1875

The Woman with a Parasol, or Madame Monet and her son, is a well-known, iconic piece of work from Monet. He was no stranger to painting his first wife, Camille. This scene depicts average family life, not a formal portrait. 10 years later, Monet recreated the portrait featuring his second wife’s daughter, Suzanne Monet.

Learn more about his first wife and muse ,Camille here.

The Artists Garden at Giverny, 1900

Monet’s garden was the subject of many of his paintings. Some of his most famous quotes revolve around it and nature.

“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”

“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece,” and

“The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.”

It’s no surprise, then, that this painting depicting his beloved garden is instantly recognizable. To know Monet is to know his garden at Giverny.

Read all about Monet’s garden here.

Monet faced many hardships and challenges throughout his life, from losing his mother at a young age, the death of his beloved Camille, to developing cataracts that heavily impacted his work. Yet, he persisted in creating art that has touched millions of people across the world, including these 5 iconic masterpieces.