Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Impressionist movement, which revolutionized the art world in the late 19th century. Born in Paris and raised in Le Havre, Monet studied at the Académie Suisse and was influenced by the Barbizon School and artists like Eugène Boudin. His work emphasized the depiction of light and atmosphere, often painting the same scene multiple times to capture changing conditions. His famous series, including Water Lilies, Haystacks, and Rouen Cathedral, epitomize the Impressionist technique of loose brushwork and vibrant color.
Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) gave the Impressionist movement its name and signaled a break from traditional academic painting. Throughout his life, Monet focused on capturing fleeting moments of light and color, becoming a master of plein air painting. His later works, especially his water lily series created at his home in Giverny, are considered some of the most iconic images in Western art. Today, Monet's works are housed in major museums worldwide, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Full Name: Oscar-Claude Monet
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Birth and Death: 1840–1926
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Profession: Impressionist Painter
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Influences: Barbizon School, Eugène Boudin
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Legacy: A founding figure of Impressionism, Monet’s works are among the most iconic and celebrated in Western art, held in institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and the Museum of Modern Art.
