8. Poplar Trees In order to finish this series, Monet had to purchase the property. These are from 1891

11. Over the years Monet’s brushstrokes got broader and looser. The pictorial elements were sacrificed for accuracy of color. Also, later in life he began to lose his vision and squinted a lot to get the colors. C’mon, give it a squint!

12. Late in life, Monet set up a studio for large panoramic pieces like these.