FACTS ABOUT MONET'S GARDEN
The Japanese bridge was made by a local craftsman
Monet had a team of seven gardeners who worked to maintain the grounds
Monet was deeply inspired by his garden and would paint en plein air there often
His neighbors opposed the construction and expansion of the garden out of fear it would affect the local ecosystem
Monet ordered plants from all over the world for the garden
"I must have flowers, always, and always"
- Claude Monet
You can take a virtual tour of Monet's house and gardens!
Check it out here
You can see the paintings created in his garden on an incredible scale at Beyond Monet!
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