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Monet’s ‘Moulin de Limetz’ | Christie’s



In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, step into the enchanting world of Monet’s ‘Moulin de Limetz’, painted in 1888.

Composed of a dazzling array of colours, this luminous canvas depicts the mill at Limetz, a small village near Monet’s beloved home in Giverny. This Impressionist masterpiece showcases Monet’s singular ability at capturing the sparkling reflections of light on the water and the warm atmosphere of a summer’s day.

Property from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Heirs of Ethel B. Atha, Sold in Part to Benefit the Museum’s Future Art Acquisitions

20th Century Evening Sale | New York | 16 May

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  1. I've yet to find an artist since Monet whose work is as riveting. While I can appreciate them academically, newer artists' works rarely move me the way Impressionism does. Can you imagine being an art dealer in Monet's time?!

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