 The family worked and built up the gardens, and Monet's fortunes began to change for the better as his dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel, had increasing success in selling his paintings.By November 1890, Monet was prosperous enough to buy the house, the surrounding buildings and the land for his gardens.During the 1890s, Monet built a greenhouse and a second studio, a spacious building well lit with skylights.