Monet in England

In this episode of "In Our Time" from BBC Radio 4, Melvyn Bragg leads a discussion with Karen Serres, Frances Fowle, and Jackie Wulschlinger about Claude Monet's time in England and his series of paintings of the Thames. The discussion covers Monet's early life and influences, his move to London as a refuge during the Franco-Prussian War, and the impact of London's atmosphere on his work. They explore his evolving artistic style, the significance of his series paintings, and his complex relationship with artists like Turner and Whistler. The panel also examines the commercial and critical reception of Monet's London paintings, and how this period influenced his later Water Lilies series.