Claude Monet achieved fame for being the initiator, leader, and unswerving advocate of the Impressionist style. In his work he did not try to reproduce a scene faithfully as examined in detail but rather attempted to record on the spot the impression that a relaxed, momentary vision of the scene gave him.

Poppy Field, Argenteuil 1875. This work is one of four similar views of the plain of Gennevilliers, just southeast of Argenteuil, which Monet executed in the summer of 1875. He first painted the subject two years earlier in the celebrated Poppies near Argenteuil(Musée d'Orsay, Paris). -artsviewer

The Artist's Garden at Vétheuil, 1881. Monet planted gardens wherever he lived. When he rented this house at Vétheuil, he made arrangements with the owner to landscape the terraces, which lead down to the Seine. The boy with the wagon is Monet's young son, and on the steps behind him are other members of his extended household. -nga.gov

Woman With a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son by Claude Monet. Also known as The Stroll, Woman With a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Claude Monet in 1875. The Impressionist piece depicts Monet's wife Camille Monet and their son Jean Monet, capturing a moment on a stroll on a windy summer's day. The painting is arguably one of Monet's most notable and highly revered artworks, and it received praise when it appeared in the second impressionist exhibition in 1876. Monet wanted to convey the feeling of a casual family outing and not a formal portrait. -owlcation

"Water Lilies" series (1899-1926). A series of paintings depicting Monet's water garden at Giverny, showcasing the artist's fascination with the interplay of light and water. Monet's later years were consumed by his exploration of the Water Lilies theme, culminating in large-scale, immersive compositions. These paintings feature a harmonious blend of colours and textures, with swirling brushstrokes creating an impression of movement and depth. -artociti