Monet’s Venetian Masterpieces Take Center Stage at Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum has unveiled a captivating new exhibition, Monet and Venice, showcasing Claude Monet’s iconic 1908 visit to the Italian city. The exhibition offers visitors a rare glimpse into a pivotal chapter of the legendary Impressionist’s career, focusing on his serene and luminous depictions of Venice.
Running from October 11, 2025, to February 1, 2026, the exhibition features over 100 works, including 19 of Monet’s Venetian paintings, alongside books, personal items, and archival materials that provide historical context. Notable works on display include Palazzo Ducale and The Grand Canal, Venice.
Unlike other artists of his era, such as Canaletto and John Singer Sargent, Monet’s paintings emphasize the interplay of light and architecture rather than the city’s bustling life. Curators have highlighted that this series captures the tranquil essence of Venice, a perspective that has often been overshadowed in art history.
Adding to the immersive experience, the exhibition includes a newly composed symphony and a custom fragrance inspired by the Venetian lagoon, allowing visitors to engage multiple senses while exploring Monet’s work.
Accompanying the exhibition is a fully illustrated catalogue featuring essays from leading scholars, providing sociohistorical and ecocritical insights into Monet’s Venetian paintings.
This marks the first dedicated exhibition of Monet’s Venetian works since their debut in Paris in 1912, offering art enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Impressionist master’s vision of Venice.
