1896

Monet makes his first paintings of his thriving watelilies. They become his consuming passion. Monet’s paintings are included in the 2nd Venice Biennale.

Claude Monet
Waterlilies, evening effect 1897
Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris
Gift of Michel Monet, 1966 (inv. 5167)
© Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris,
© Bridgeman-Giraudon / Presse