The Parc Monceau (1876) by Claude Monet

The Parc Monceau (1876) — Claude Monet

Paris in dappled light. Monet turns a fashionable city park into a shimmer of greens, creams, and quick strokes—strollers and children drifting through sun-flecked paths beneath generous trees. Fresh, airy, unmistakably Impressionist, it brings an easy breath of outdoors to any room.

Why it captivates

• Impressionist sparkle — broken colour and lively brushwork that feel sun-warmed and immediate.

• Urban pastoral — the calm of nature set within elegant Parisian life.

• Depth & rhythm — receding paths, vertical trunks, and drifting figures guide the eye.

• Versatile palette — soft greens and neutrals that play well with classic or contemporary interiors.

• Everyday poetry — a quiet afternoon distilled into light, tone, and movement.

What you’ll see

A broad park avenue under leafy canopies, with figures in hats and dresses moving through broken sunlight. The tree trunks punctuate space; patches of sky and lawn flicker between brushmarks—air, light, and leisure woven across the canvas.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1876, the year of the second Impressionist exhibition, Monet’s Paris views explore how modern life looks when seen as colour and atmosphere. Parc Monceau—an elegant Right Bank garden—offered shifting motifs of trees, paths, and passers-by, perfect for Monet’s pursuit of light in motion.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 617 mm (approx. 33.11 × 24.29 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.36 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 613 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 for a neat shadow gap and visible sheet edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism admirers & garden lovers

• Designers & stylists after fresh, light-filled colour

• Collectors of Parisian modern-life scenes

• Gift-givers seeking a calm, elegant classic

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Monet’s sunlit strolls into your home—order your Parc Monceau print today.