Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse

This documentary explores the role of gardens as a central subject in art history. While focusing on Claude Monet as a primary figure and enthusiast of horticulture, the film examines how other prominent artists, including Matisse, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Sargent, Bonnard, and Sorolla, used gardens to express light, color, and atmosphere. The narrative is based on a large exhibition organized by the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

The film was directed and written by David Bickerstaff, marking the first in a series of eight listed works by the filmmaker. It was produced by Phil Grabsky through Seventh Art Productions in the United Kingdom. Released on April 12, 2016, the movie has a runtime of 93 minutes. On IMDb, the production holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 88 votes.