Bridge over a Pond of Water LiliesClaude Monet, 1899 New York
About Claude Monet
Claude Monet was the leading painter of Impressionism, and the movement even took its name from one of his pictures, Impression, Sunrise. He wanted to paint what the eye actually sees in a moment: changing light, weather, reflections and movement, often working outdoors.
Later he painted the same subject again and again at different times of day, in series such as the Haystacks, Rouen Cathedral and the Water Lilies. From 1883 he lived at Giverny, west of Paris, where he made the water garden and Japanese-style bridge that filled his last decades.
In Paris, the Musée Marmottan Monet has the largest collection of his work, and the Musée de l'Orangerie shows his huge Water Lilies murals. Most major museums in Europe and North America own at least one Monet.
Where to see Claude Monet's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Garden at Sainte-Adresse | 1867 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| Impression, Sunrise | 1872 | Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris |
| Woman with a Parasol | 1875 | National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
| Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies | 1899 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| The Japanese Footbridge | 1899 | National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Claude Monet?
Garden at Sainte-Adresse, Impression, Sunrise, Woman with a Parasol, Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, The Japanese Footbridge.
Where can I see paintings by Claude Monet?
Garden at Sainte-Adresse at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; Impression, Sunrise at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris; Woman with a Parasol at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; The Japanese Footbridge at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
When did Claude Monet live?
Claude Monet was born in 1840 and died in 1926.
Sources: Wikidata Q296. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.