Palazzo da Mula, Venice
1908
In 1908, an aging Claude Monet traveled to Venice and became utterly obsessed with the city's magical light, painting over 30 canvases during his stay. Here, he captures the crumbling grandeur of the Palazzo da Mula, dissolving its stone facade into a shimmering mosaic of blues, greens, and purples. The loose, rapid brushstrokes make the water and the building feel like they are vibrating together, perfectly capturing a fleeting moment on the Grand Canal. It's a masterclass in Impressionism, showing how Monet cared more about the feeling of the light than strict architectural details.
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