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Jackie Wullschläger

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

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.

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