Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son

Working in oil on canvas, Claude Monet painted this dynamic figure study in 1875, capturing his wife Camille and their seven-year-old son Jean on a windy summer day. Camille stands atop a grassy hill, her white dress billowing in the breeze, holding a green parasol. The painting conveys a sense of movement and spontaneity that defines Impressionism.

Monet painted this quickly, likely in a single outdoor session, using rapid brushstrokes to capture the fleeting moment. The low viewpoint, looking up at the figures against a cloudy sky, creates a monumental feeling despite the intimate subject. It now hangs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where it remains one of the most beloved Impressionist portraits.