Claude Monet

art · painting · France

He named a movement. His painting 'Impression, Sunrise' gave Impressionism its name when it was shown in 1874.

Painted outdoors. Monet loved 'plein air' painting, which means setting up his easel outside to capture nature in real time.

Chasing the light. He tried to paint nature exactly as he perceived it, focusing on how light and color changed moment to moment.

Super prolific. Over his long career he painted a huge number of works, making him one of Impressionism's most dedicated artists.