Two exhibitions in Paris are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the death of the famous French Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. These shows explore two key aspects of his work: how he painted the same subject multiple times under different lighting and time conditions, and the techniques he used to create his masterpieces. The exhibitions aim to highlight Monet’s deep connection to time, light, and the evolution of his artistic process. At the Musée de l'Orangerie, the exhibition titled "Monet. Painting Time" features three major series of Monet’s paintings: "The Cathedrals," "The Stacks," and "The Poplars." These series show the same subject—like the cathedral in Rouen—painted at different times of day and under various lighting conditions, sometimes as many as six times. The exhibition, opening on September 30, is designed to explore how Monet captured the passage of time in his work. According to Claire Bernardi, director of the Musée de l'Orangerie, Monet had an "exceptional ability to dissect duration," meaning he could convey the feeling of time passing through his paintings. The exhibition begins with themes of "acceleration and modernity," including paintings of trains, and ends with "the cycle and duration," focusing on his later works like "Water Lilies," which occupied much of his final years. The Musée de l'Orangerie has brought together about forty of Monet’s paintings for the exhibition, sourced from the reserves of the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, as well as from public and private collections. The museum has also included a small room displaying family archives and a virtual reality experience that allows visitors to retrace Monet’s life and career. These additional elements aim to provide a more complete picture of the artist’s life and creative journey. A parallel exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, titled "I Spend My Life Painting," focuses on Monet’s techniques and the materials he used. Annick Lemoine, head of the Musées d'Orsay and de l'Orangerie, explained that advanced scanning technology has revealed hidden layers in some of Monet’s paintings. These layers include erased strokes and even an entire house that was later painted over with a bird in the famous work "The Magpie." This exhibition offers a closer look at the process behind Monet’s iconic works and the changes he made during the painting process. Both exhibitions will be open to the public until January 25, 2027.