Artist profile

Claude Monet

1840–1926 • Paris, France

Portrait of Claude Monet
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Detail from a portrait of Claude Monet
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The painter of light who captured atmosphere and fleeting moments.

Life and context

The painter of light who captured atmosphere and fleeting moments.

Style and intention

Broken color, luminous palettes, and open-air observation.

Contributions and techniques

Led Impressionism and shifted art toward sensation and atmosphere.

En plein air painting, rapid brushwork, and layered color.

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