Painter
Claude Monet
Claude Monet was a French Impressionist painter known for landscapes and repeated studies of changing light, color, and atmosphere.
Claude Monet quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Claude Oscar Monet |
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| Born | November 14, 1840 · Paris, France |
| Died | December 5, 1926 · Giverny, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Movement | Impressionism |
| Primary medium | Oil paint |
| Common subjects | Landscapes, gardens, water, architecture, and changing weather or light |
| Notable works | Impression, Sunrise, the Water Lilies paintings, the Haystacks series, and the Rouen Cathedral series |
Sources: Musée d'Orsay, The National Gallery, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.