San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk (Monet) - San Giorgio Maggiore

San Giorgio Maggiore

San Giorgio Maggiore functioned as a sanctuary and monastery off the Italian coast. Monet was unsure of joining his wife on the Venetian waterfront of Italy out of fear of conforming to other artists who gathered in Venice, such as Renoir or Manet. In Venice, Monet found himself constantly at work with new creations like the airplane. He had easy access to the Grand Canal from his hotel room, but also worked often from his hotel balcony. Because of the convenience, Monet was able to paint San Giorgio Maggiore in six various lighting conditions.