“New York’s biggest Monet show in 25 Years is a revelation.” –@artnews At 68 years old, Claude Monet made his first and only trip to Venice. The French Impressionist painter was reluctant to leave his Giverny home and the water lily pond he’d begun to paint there, but like many artists throughout the centuries, he became enchanted by the spectacle and splendor of Venice. While visiting Venice, Monet produced 37 paintings that transform the familiar image of this historic city, making it his own–

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615K views · 370 shares | Before he became known as the father of Impressionism, Claude Monet risked his career by ignoring the strict rules all successful artists followed. Discover Monet's Fearless story here and visit Sothebys.com to learn more. https://bit.ly/2qhqkcS | Sotheby's | Facebook