Monet"s use of color along with use of intricate brush strokes and composition is outstanding. The vast variations of brush strokes and color placement techniques are what make his work so unique and individual. Grand Canal, Venice, 1908 is a prime example of Monet"s talents in these areas. The structure of the painting is very loose. There are few hard lines in the composition that represents solid structure. The curves in conjunction with the shades of color as well as light usage give the piece a mirage-like effect. It is easy to imagine Monet"s vantage point while he was painting...
used so greatly. I think that Monet had a passion for studying light and it"s effects with the use of color and considered this particular viewpoint an excellent opportunity to further his studies.

I believe he enjoyed exploring reflections on water and maybe wanted to encourage others to do the same, not necessarily exploring reflections on water but to explore anything which he/she may have a passion for. With Monet in particular, his juxtaposition of complimentary colors allowed him to gain the effect he was going for in his study of reflections, especially in the Grand Canal, Venice, 1908.