Jackie Wullschläger

Jackie Wullschläger is the chief art critic for the Financial Times and the author of Monet: The Restless Vision.

Stories from this author

Bridge Over the Water Lily Pond, 1905. In earlier works, Monet painted the footbridge in a crisp, distinct arc. Here, its faint, shadowy curves blend into greenery of the natural surroundings.

Later in Life, Claude Monet Obsessed Over Water Lilies. His Paintings of Them Were Some of His Greatest Masterpieces

Completed more than a century ago, these artworks reveal the Impressionist’s triumphs—and struggles