Although I like the piece very much, I was a little disappointed that the colors on the actual piece are much darker than shown in the photo.  Certainly don't want to blame it on Monet!  I don't know whether the photo shows the true colors of the original art, or the reproduction is more accurate.  Anyway, it arrived without damage.  I was also pleased that there is a metal hanger on the back.  Quite often, these types of canvas pieces do not have one.