Ray indulged me Sunday and we strolled the art museum enjoying huge water lily canvasses. This exhibit covers the final phase of Monet's career with more than fifty paintings. From 1913 to his death in 1926, he reinvented his style - bolder, different use of scale and composition, and much larger canvasses than painted prior. The splashes of color, the subtle hues of shimmering light and dark. I enjoyed them all. His eyesight was failing. His brother and son had passed. But Monet kept busy - gardening at Giverny, and painting - that's what kept him going.
It was fun seeing some old film clips - a man in a suit, a jaunty brimmed hat, long white beard, cigarette clamped between lips, and a paintbrush in hand. A force of art for the ages.
The Kimbell, once again, brings a classy exhibit to Fort Worth. Well done!
Pleased you had a pleasant day at the art museum Joanne. A lovely memory.
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you would have enjoyed the stroll. It's a wonderful museum. And they have a nice lunch place
DeleteThat's a lot of paintings. Sounds like they kept him going.
ReplyDeleteindeed. He had a mourning period and then got back into the garden to paint bigger and bolder.
DeleteWhile I've not seen that display, I would agree his work is very relaxing. Glad you got to enjoy it.
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I think Monet's work is so beautiful. His paintings reflect his positive nature. It's softer than reality and more hopeful. I'd love to have seen that exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI would love this exhibit. Glad you got to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous!
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