Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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After moving to the French rural community of Giverny, Claude Monet immersed himself in gardening, constructing a massive water garden that later became an obsession. Beyond a passionate hobby, the garden served as a profound inspiration for his art.

One of Monet’s original paintings of this garden is on display in our West Building (Main Floor in Gallery 85).📍Tap the link in our bio to plan your visit 🔍
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🖼 Claude Monet, “The Japanese Footbridge,” 1899, oil on canvas, Gift of Victoria Nebeker Coberly

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