Monet Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have a painting or a print in my possession that I think may be an original Monet work. Can you tell me what it is worth?

A: No, the Monet Gallery is only an online resource for information about the life and work of Claude Monet; we cannot authenticate works of art. If you are interested in knowing the value of the piece you have follow these steps:

Establish the provenance of your piece (Where did it come from - including dates and locations of ownership.)
Contact a local art authenticator or art historian to determine the value of your piece.

Q:   I am doing a project or writing a paper on Monet. How do I cite this site as a reference?

A:   Name of Site: C Monet Gallery
       Date of Posting: 23 October 2008
       Name of Author/Organization Affiliated with the Site: Templeton Reid, LLC.
       Site Address: <http://www.cmonetgallery.com/>.

Q: Do Monet’s paintings look the way they do because he had vision problems?

A: Yes, the effect in some of Monet’s paintings, especially the later ones, is a result of Monet’s cataracts.

Q: Are Manet and Monet different artists?

A: Yes, Edouard Manet and (Oscar) Claude Monet were two different artists; both have become known as great masters. Incidentally, Manet was one of the primary artistic influences on Monet.