Fondation Monet in Giverny

Home and Garden Claude Monet is the common name for the of the Fondation Claude Monet Giverny in the French village in the Eure (Haute -Normandie ) managed former home of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet ( 1840-1926 ).

The artist rented the house in May 1883, initially placed behind the clos normand these decorative garden on which he overlaid with a rampant profusion of flowers. In November 1890 it was possible for him to buy the house and grounds. In 1893 he acquired in addition to a second property, which is located behind the other side of this garden road running. There emerged in the following years, the so-called jardin d' eau or water garden with the spanned by a bridge along the Japanese lily pond, the most frequently served by Monet.

Monet loved the art of gardening, reading literature and visited the garden exhibitions. The garden served him not only for recreation, but also inspired him for his paintings.

The house, the garden and the studio can be seen today and are next to the Musée d'art opened in 1992 américain Giverny the main attractions of the place.

Amateur Photography, 1917

Bridge at Giverny, 2002

Monet's Garden in Giverny, May 2002

The upper garden, May 2009

Pergola, May 2009