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Woman with a Parasol by Claude Monet
Image: National Gallery of Art, Washington, open access (CC0)

Impressionism

Woman with a Parasol

by Claude Monet, 1875

National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
West Building, Main Floor, Gallery 85

Artist
Claude Monet
Date
1875
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
100 × 81 cm (39.4 × 31.9 in)
Period
Impressionism

What you are looking at

Monet's wife Camille stands on a hill against a bright summer sky, holding a green parasol, her white dress and veil blowing in the wind. Their son Jean stands a little behind.

Why it is famous

Monet painted it outdoors in 1875, quickly, to catch the light and wind of a moment. It is one of the freshest images of Impressionism.

How big is Woman with a Parasol?

Woman with a Parasol measures 100 × 81 cm (39.4 × 31.9 in), without its frame. Its surface is about one and a half times the area of the Mona Lisa.

1.7 mWoman with a ParasolMona Lisa
Drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) tall, with the bottom of each painting at floor level. Frames are not included.

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Where to see it

It is at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, which is free.

National Gallery of ArtWashington, DC, United StatesWest Building, Main Floor, Gallery 85
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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Woman with a Parasol?

Claude Monet painted Woman with a Parasol in 1875.

Where is Woman with a Parasol?

Woman with a Parasol is in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, United States. (West Building, Main Floor, Gallery 85.)

How big is Woman with a Parasol?

100 × 81 cm (39.4 × 31.9 in). Its surface is about one and a half times the area of the Mona Lisa.

What is Woman with a Parasol made with?

Oil on canvas.

Sources: National Gallery of Art, Woman with a Parasol (1983.1.29), open data; Wikidata Q2395218; Wikipedia, "Woman with a Parasol". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.

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