In the Shadow of Monet

In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism is currently on display at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina through September 4, 2022.

Giverny was the French village Claude Monet settled in and that which provided inspiration for this work. Many American artists flocked there after seeing the amazing, new style of impressionism. This exhibit displays works of over 40 of these artists who were inspired by Monet.

While there was a Claude Monet on display, I prefer this piece by his step daughter and daughter in law (I had to think that one through too). When her mom and husband passed away, she cared for Monet until he passed on. She inherited the infamous gardens that her father in law painted over and over again and were clearly an inspiration to her as well.

Weeping Willows on the Lily Pond at Giverny by Blanche Hoschede-Monet (1893-1897)

  There were many traditional styles you would expect to see in this exhibit.

Summer Reflections by Louis Ritter (c. 1890)

Some were colorful.

Sailing in Autum by Mariquita Gill (C. 1898)

 Besides nature there are many scenes to enjoy.

Street Scene by Pauline Palmer (undated)

Harvest Time by Dawson Dawson-Watson (c. 1891)

I can hear the leaves rustling in this one!

Carpet of Leaves, Giverny by Will Hicok Low (1901)

The following two were painted by a South Carolina native who never came back after growing up in Columbia and earning her art education at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She traveled the world and I am enamored by her dreamy painting style!

Three Sisters and Friendly Willow by Blondelle Malone (c. 1904)

Reflection by Blondelle Malone (c. 1904)

 

The First Snow by Lilla Cabot Perry (1926)

Spring Freshets by Abel George Warshawky (not dated)

I would love to be part of this scene below.

West Camp on the Hudson by Samuel Halpert (1920)

Scenes of life in an impressionist style have always been a favorite of mine. 

Confidences by Charles Edward Conder (c. 1900)

Dejuener by Karl Anderson (not dated)

Those were some of my favorites. Definitely an exhibit for anyone who appreciates impressionism!

If you go, the museum is located at 1515 Main St in Columbia, SC.

Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday thru Sunday (open late on Thursdays until 8pm).

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Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val