1909

In May Monet exhibits a suite of 48 paintings at Durand-Ruel’s gallery; a series of waterscapes painted from 1903-08. This is the most successful exhibition of his career and in this one year alone he sells 272,000 francs worth of paintings. Critics too adore the show.

Claude Monet
Waterlilies 1908
Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo
Photo: Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo