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[Kyoto] Monet: The Late Waterscapes Exhibition (Kyoto)
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- Overview
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- **Masterpieces from Musée Marmottan Monet:** Around 50 works, including pieces being shown in Japan for the first time, will be brought from Paris, home to the world’s largest Monet collection
- **Japan’s Largest Collection of Water Lilies:** The exhibition will feature an unparalleled display of Monet's iconic Water Lilies, with additional works from collections across Japan
- **Transformation into Abstract Art:** Monet's later paintings evolved into more abstract and introspective expressions, reflecting his deep connection with nature and personal struggles
- **Inspiration from the Water Lily Pond:** The water lily pond in his Giverny garden became Monet's ultimate creative muse, capturing the interplay of trees, sky, and light in a harmonious reflection
- **Ambition for "Grand Decorative Paintings":** Monet pursued the vision of monumental wall-covering artworks, culminating in large-scale "Water Lilies" canvases over 2 meters in size, showcasing his relentless innovation
- What to expect
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This time, about 50 pieces, including works that will be shown in Japan for the first time, will be brought to Japan from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, which has the world's largest collection of Monet's works. In addition, works from collections around Japan will be added to the exhibition, showcasing the pinnacle of Monet's art in his later years. This will be a rare opportunity to see Japan's largest collection of Water Lilies.
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