This 1884 self-portrait is by one of the key artists of Impressionism, famous for his exquisite paintings of the water-lily pond at his home in Giverny.

Impressionist master Claude Monet (1840-1926) is most famous for his series of paintings depicting the same site during different seasons and times of day to show the changing light and atmosphere, such as Water Lilies. Other series include Haystacks (1890-91) and Rouen Cathedral (1894).

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