Claude Monet, a refined
dresser,
gardener and well-
bearded individual, really began to hit his stride artistically from about 42. Moving with his family to
Giverny, Northern
France in the Spring of 1883, he began planting and perfecting
huge gardens which sprawled their property, delivering endless inspirato for his
'series' works. Inside their home, his first studio in Giverny (above, later as a sitting room) was quite a spot, with it's tiers of
impressionist beauty edging at the distant ceiling (
Check out another flick for height). The photo of himself on the desk is also a nice touch - even he must have appreciated that great beard....
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