Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926) was a key figure in the Impressionist movement that transformed French painting in the second half of the nineteenth century. Dedicated to a painting en plein air, Monet created an extensive garden on his property at Giverny, including a water lily pond, which inspired a series of paintings in 1899, thereafter the subject dominated his art. Keepsake box with magnetic closure holds 20 cards and 21 envelopes. Five each of 4 different designs. Cards are 4 x 5.25 Inches. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to simply as The Met is one of the world's largest and most important art museums. It is located on the eastern edge of Central Park in New York City. For over 10 years Boston International has been proud to be the Met's exclusive distributor to the trade for their proprietary stationery gift items. Now you can easily have works of art as part of your everyday life.