Claude Monet
- Born:
- November 14, 1840, Paris, France
- Died:
- December 5, 1926, Giverny, France
- Nationality:
- French
- Profession(s):
- Painter
Early Life and Education
- Spent his childhood in Le Havre, Normandy.
- Early aptitude for drawing and caricature.
- Received early art lessons from Eugène Boudin.
- Briefly attended Académie Suisse in Paris.
Career and Major Achievements
- Pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement.
- Exhibited with fellow Impressionists, challenging traditional Salon art.
- Developed his signature style of capturing fleeting moments and light effects.
- Focused on landscapes, particularly water lilies and seascapes.
- Established a studio and garden in Giverny, which became a primary subject of his work.
Notable Works
- Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise), 1872
- Water Lilies series (Nymphéas), various years
- Haystacks series (Meules), 1890-1891
- Poplars series, 1891
- Rouen Cathedral series, 1892-1894
Legacy and Impact
Claude Monet's innovative approach to painting light and atmosphere revolutionized art. His work is foundational to modern art, influencing generations of artists and shaping our understanding of visual perception. This particular "monet biography" highlights his dedication to capturing the ephemeral beauty of the natural world.