Online Members' talk and Q&A
About
The water-lilies of Claude Monet's garden in Giverny inspired some 250 paintings. At this online Members' event, we focus on one, 'The Water-Lily Pond'.
Ross King, author of 'Monet: The Water-Lily Pond' considers the profound impact of Japanese art on Monet’s working practice, the historical events of the time, the artist’s fascination with painting bridges, and the personal tragedy that led to his desire to capture and immortalise on canvas a succession of ever-changing moments in his garden.
In this online Members' event, Ross introduces his new publication before opening the floor for Q&A.
Copies of 'Monet: The Water-Lily Pond' are available in our National Gallery gift shops.
One Painting, One Story
'One Painting, One Story' is a new National Gallery book series that looks closely at some of our most beloved paintings. This special Members' events programme celebrates each story, with unique insights from the authors.
Other events in the programme:
Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Thursday 15 May 2025 (online)
Leonardo's The Virgin of the Rocks, Thursday 10 July 2025 (online)
Speaker
Ross King is the author of numerous books on French and Italian art, including The Judgment of Paris and Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies. He frequently lectures on Impressionism and gives tours and lectures in Paris and Normandy.
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One Painting, One Story: Monet's The Water-Lily Pond
Online Members' talk and Q&A
Free for Members
This is an online event, exclusive to Members, hosted on Zoom.
Members, please book your free ticket to access this event. You will receive an E-ticket with instructions on how to access your online events, films and resources via your National Gallery account. Only one ticket can be booked per account.
A recording of this event will be made available to all ticket holders in the days following the event.
