1911

In February 1910, Alice is diagnosed with Spinal Leukemia and undergoes the new procedure of radiation therapy. However, her health deteriorates and on May 19 Alice dies. Months later Monet resumes painting. Following her death, Monet slowly rereads her letters to him before burning them.

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Alice Monet 1899
Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris
© Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris /
Bridgeman Art / Presse