Twice prime minister of France and Monet's close friend — the political force behind the Water Lilies donation and their installation at the Orangerie.
Met · 1860
The Orangerie's account: they met in 1860, lost touch, and met again after 1908, when Clemenceau bought a property near Giverny. Clemenceau received the Armistice-day offer of the Water Lilies, pushed the donation to its 1922 contract, and pressed Monet through the cataract operations that let him finish.
Founded · 1918–1927
Received Monet's Armistice-day offer, drove the donation to its 1922 contract, and carried the project through the painter's doubts and eye operations to the rooms' 1927 opening.
Founded · 1918–1927
Received Monet's Armistice-day offer, drove the donation to its 1922 contract, and carried the project through the painter's doubts and eye operations to the rooms' 1927 opening.
Met · 1860
The Orangerie's account: they met in 1860, lost touch, and met again after 1908, when Clemenceau bought a property near Giverny. Clemenceau received the Armistice-day offer of the Water Lilies, pushed the donation to its 1922 contract, and pressed Monet through the cataract operations that let him finish.
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