Description
Giverny, a June morning before the gates open. Mist still hangs over the lily pond, and the arched bridge reflects in the water so perfectly that it is hard to tell where the real one ends. A gardener in a straw hat drifts by in a flat-bottomed boat, gently clearing algae with a long pole. On the bank, an art student has set up her easel, her palette loaded with greens and soft pinks, determined to capture the light before the first tour bus arrives.
This piece celebrates the painter who spent decades studying that pond and the bridge he built across it. With its green tones and floral accents, plus a removable palette, it is a beautiful gift for an artist, an art teacher, a museum lover or a gardener inspired by Impressionism. Display it in a studio near the paint brushes, on a bookshelf beside an art history book, or beside a computer screen, offering a moment of calm between tasks.
A closer look
- Monet’s water lily bridge, in green with floral accents
- Includes a removable artist’s palette
- About 2.75″ x 1.75″ x 2″
- Produced by Rochard
- Hand-painted on genuine Limoges porcelain
It pairs naturally with the companion piece of Monet’s house at Giverny for anyone who loves the painter’s world. Art students will find it a wonderfully encouraging graduation gift.
