THE MET x Wpc. Release Umbrellas Featuring Flower Vase Masterpieces of Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas

A selection of world-renowned masterpieces featuring vase motifs has been transformed into elegant umbrellas. When you open the umbrella, it becomes your own personal gallery space.

With the theme "Blooming with the Blessing of Rain," the collection includes five types of long and foldable umbrellas. This marks the first collaboration between the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most revered art institutions globally, and Wpc. The collection features works by four iconic artists—Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas—each incorporating a vase motif. The result is a series of five beautiful umbrellas titled Blooming with the Blessing of Rain: A Fleeting Yet Beautiful Space with Masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Enjoy a unique combination of artistry and fashion as you carry this umbrella, turning the rainy sky into your very own canvas.

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Vincent van Gogh
A leading figure of Post-Impressionism and modern art, Van Gogh painted a series of four floral bouquets, including two of irises and two of roses, in May 1890, shortly before being discharged from the asylum in Saint-Rémy. These are the only still-life works he passionately created during his stay, noted for their contrasting colors and forms. His depiction of irises is said to have been heavily influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e prints.

・ Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella – Van Gogh / Irises ¥3,410 (including tax)
・ Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella Mini – Van Gogh / Irises ¥3,630 (including tax)

・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella – Van Gogh / Roses ¥3,410 (including tax)
・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella Mini – Van Gogh / Roses ¥3,630 (including tax)

Claude Monet
Monet, known as the "Painter of Light" for his exploration of changing light and color across time and seasons, is a central figure in the French Impressionist movement. This work is one of his few indoor still-life pieces, created alongside his famous Sunflowers. It was displayed at Durand-Ruel’s gallery in 1883 and at the Exhibition of 20 in 1886.

・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella – Monet / Chrysanthemums ¥3,410 (including tax)
・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella Mini – Monet / Chrysanthemums ¥3,630 (including tax)

Auguste Renoir
Another master of Impressionism, Renoir’s work Bouquet of Chrysanthemums is a testament to his skill in capturing vibrant colors and textures with his signature artistic touch. It stands out as one of the most beautiful flower-themed works in his collection.

・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella – Renoir / Bouquet of Chrysanthemums ¥3,410 (including tax)
・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella Mini – Renoir / Bouquet of Chrysanthemums ¥3,630 (including tax)

Edgar Degas
This 1865 work by French Impressionist Edgar Degas is one of his most striking paintings, offering a glimpse into everyday life with a unique perspective and technique. The bouquet, featuring dahlias, asters, and gaillardias, suggests a late summer visit to the countryside home of a friend, capturing a beautiful and fleeting moment.

・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella – Degas / Woman Sitting Beside a Vase ¥3,410 (including tax)
・Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Umbrella Mini – Degas / Woman Sitting Beside a Vase ¥3,630 (including tax)