Monet visited the Netherlands and painted this landscape near the village of Zaandam, very likely from a boat, in the manner of Daubigny. Like the older artist, Monet concentrated on the colorful reflections in the water and on capturing nuances of light and atmosphere.

9. Claude Monet, "The Point of la Hève at Low Tide," 1865

"Daubigny, Monet, Van Gogh: Impressions of Landscape" is a special exhibition organized by the Taft Museum of Art in partnership with the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will travel to these two European museums after premiering at the Taft.

This audio tour has been made possible through the generosity of the docents of the Taft Museum of Art.

10. Claude Monet, "Houses on the Achterzaan," 1871