This week I went to the Claude Monet (1840-1926) Exhibit at Te Papa, which was an amazing experience. There is something truly beautiful that Monet has captured landscapes in his paintings. These two paintings of winter in argenteuil 1873/4 at the exhibition remind me of the winter to come in New Zealand soon, a sea of snow covering all buildings (in the South Island) and waves of wind fighting with umbrellas. While these painting looking amazing doesn't give the real articles Justice. The exhibition was a great mix of his (monet's) art work as well as various other artists whom he had worked with or was inspired by.
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 – 1858) probably the most notable in my books, he was one of Monet's major influences. Hiroshige was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, and one of the last great artists in that tradition as well. His works also have influenced Van Gogh. One of the examples present at the exhibition was of Hiroshige and Monets Water Lilly bridge paintings, both stunning pieces of art.
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