During the time they spent in Argenteuil, they both enjoyed painting in the outdoors where they focused on painting views of the scenery around them.
In 1873, Renoir painted Monet painting his garden at Argenteuil. Using an easel to hold his canvas, Monet is painting the flowers around his house. Monet is holding his brush in one hand while his palette rests on the other hand. An umbrella and a box of paints can be seen under Monet’s easel.