Dr T. R. Hoffmann
“No black for Monet; black is not a colour” – these are the words his friend Georges Clemenceau is said to have spoken as he stood by Claude Monet’s coffin. A statement that shows just how profoundly this artist changed the world of painting forever.
Image gallery
Bild von Claude Monnet
With his painting ‘Impression, Sunrise’, he gave a whole art movement its name – and opened the door to a new way of seeing the world.
5 December 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Monet’s death. To mark this occasion, Dr Thomas Hoffmann, art historian, has devised a new lecture exclusively for the Centre Bagatelle:
‘Claude Monet – Pioneer of Impressionism’. Many of you will already be familiar with Dr Hoffmann from his previous lectures here – and appreciate his open, accessible way of bringing great art to life.
Look forward to a journey through the life and work of a painter who made light itself his subject – from the cathedrals of Rouen to the legendary water lilies in his garden at Giverny.
Experience this exclusive lecture live at the Centre Bagatelle
Additional information
Participating artists
Dr. T. R. Hoffmann
Dates
December 2026
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