The Japanese Footbridge 1899

Le Pont japonais · 日本桥

The wooden bridge Monet built over his lily pond, painted from the bank at eye level. It is one of the first pictures in which the garden he designed becomes the entire subject of the painting.

À propos de l'œuvre

Kept by the artist's family; acquired by the National Gallery of Art in 1963.

Reproduction

Reproduction imprimée sur toile de coton. Ce n'est pas une œuvre originale, ni une édition limitée, ni une pièce signée. Les couleurs peuvent différer de votre écran.

Reference articles

About the work
The Japanese Footbridge — About the work
The story behind it
The Japanese Footbridge — The story behind it
Technique and colour
The Japanese Footbridge — Technique and colour
Living with the print
The Japanese Footbridge — Living with the print