Claude Monet, born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France, was a foundational figure in the Impressionism, a term derived from his painting, "Impression, Sunrise." Monet's early life in Le Havre fostered his artistic inclination, initially guiding him towards caricature before he shifted focus under the mentorship of Eugène Boudin, who introduced him to outdoor painting, a practice that would become central to his work. Monet's developed a distinctive brushwork and a vivid use of color, characteristics that became hallmarks of his oeuvre. Throughout his career, Monet sought to capture the essence of the natural world, culminating in his renowned series of water lilies painted at his garden in Giverny. Monet passed away on December 5, 1926.
