Monet is renowned for his series paintings, including Haystacks, Poplars, Venice, Houses of Parliament, and the famous Water Lilies. Among these series is his Rouen Cathedral series, comprising around 30 canvases painted between 1892 and 1894. In his 50s, Monet demonstrated his mature technique and artistic sensibility through these works. These paintings are now displayed in museums around the world.

 The delicate details of the Gothic cathedral are subtly transformed by Monet's masterful brushwork. At different times of day and under varying sunlight, the same cathedral shifts in color and nuance, evoking a slightly different mood in each painting. The Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., house many of these works, while the Getty Museum in Los Angeles owns one titled The Portal of Rouen Cathedral in Morning Light (1894).

 This painting stands out with its slightly dark navy tones and vivid details, capturing the unique character of the cathedral bathed in morning sunlight. The Getty Museum itself is a monumental architectural masterpiece of the modern era. Built in 1954, its bright white Italian marble, stunning ponds, and beautifully designed gardens make it an astonishing work of art, harmonizing beautifully with its surroundings—much like Monet's paintings.