A Trip to the albright knox

I hadn't even heard of the Albright Knox until my career as an art student at buffalo state. I live very close to new York city and have been to the Met and MoMa countless times. I've been to the Albright a handful of times last semester but it's always a treat. I decided to go to see the Monet exhibit!
So I grabbed my notebook and kept these questions in mind:

A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?



A.)

I really enjoyed the work Les glaçons (The Ice Floes), 1880. Oil on canvas, 38 1/4 x 58 1/4 (97.2 x 147.3 cm).  It did make an impression on me. I think this is because when you are in front of these paintings in a way it feel like you are there, seeing what monet saw but over a century later.

 On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt, 1868. Oil on canvas, 32 1/8 x 39 5/8 inches (81.5 x 100.7 cm).

I would say this one also made an impression me because of the overall vibe I got from taking a minute and looking at this painting. it almost takes you to this lake and makes you want to swim in it

B.)

I was very excited to see Monets "Water Lilies" in person. This work especially, I remember learning about in art classes when I was younger and it was really nice to see it in physically in front of me.  It was painted 1908. Oil on canvas, 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) in diameter

I was really attracted to the piece "The Break up of ice" made in 1880. It uses cool colors and really has an icy feel to it.  I connected with it because I remember the day I visited the gallery it was cold and snowy. But to just look at this painting close up is invigorating.

C.)

Towpath at Argenteuil, winter 1875-76
Oil on canvas
23 5/8 x 39 3/8 inches (60 x 100 cm)
I really enjoyed this work, its the kind of piece that makes you ask questions. The one thing I found interesting is that this is the only Monet work that the Albright actually owns.