The Garden's Influence

Giverny's influence extended far beyond its borders. Through paintings, photographs, and visitors' accounts, it became one of the most famous gardens in the world. It influenced garden design, encouraging a more painterly approach to planting and a greater appreciation for color in the landscape. The idea of the garden as a total artwork, integrating house, landscape, and way of life, inspired artists and gardeners globally.

For painters, Giverny demonstrated new possibilities for the relationship between artist and subject. Rather than merely depicting nature, an artist could shape it, creating motifs that perfectly expressed their vision. This active engagement with the environment opened new avenues for landscape art and anticipated later movements like Land Art.