The water splashed around the ship with a small stream that cuts through the greenish-white light. "The water was alive, deep and especially real. This light work on the water of Sunrise characterizes Monet's work throughout his life. According to the critic, he has seen wall coverings that are far better than this painting. One critic there responded to the title of the painting of Sunrise, claiming that the title of the painting was chosen in a hurry by Monet, and dubbed Monet as an "Impressionist". This exhibition took place in the Studio of a Photographer named Nadar in April and May and was scorned by critics and the public.
In the winter of 1873-1874, Claude Monet's financial difficulties forced him to hold a group exhibition of "Independent" painters, of which he was a member. Westminster Bridge (aka The Thames below Westminster) by Claude MonetĬlaude Monet Artworks Impression Sunrise by Claude Monet.The Basin at Argenteuil by Claude Monet.Morning on the Seine near Giverny by Claude Monet.The Houses of Parliament, Sunset by Claude Monet.Camille (The Woman in the Green Dress) by Claude Monet.The Cliff Walk at Pourville by Claude Monet.Regatta at Sainte-Adresse by Claude Monet.The Rue Montorgueil in Paris by Claude Monet.Boulevard des Capucines by Claude Monet.Luncheon on the Grass (Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe) by Claude Monet.San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk by Claude Monet.Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son by Claude Monet.The Artist's Garden at Giverny by Claude Monet.Interesting Facts About Claude Monet Below are Claude Monet's 23 most famous paintings: The term "Impressionism" was initially used by Critics to ridicule Monet and his group. It that would lift his name in the ranks of other Impressionist painters when it was exhibited in 1874, at the first exhibition held by a group of radical young painters who regarded Monet as their leader. The Impression Painting: The Sunrise, which he had made at Le Havre was one of his most famous paintings. While working at the Gleyre studio in Paris, Monet began to associate with great painters such as Sisley, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Courbet, Cezanne, Whistler, and Manet In 1859, Monet studied in Paris where he met Pissarro. At the age of 18, he was introduced to the Plein air style painting by a painter from Le Havre, Eugene Boudin. This was one of Monet's hobbies that helped him make some money even in his adult life. Monet has been drawing and painting since he was a child, and when he reached 15 years of age he was known as one of the best-selling local caricaturists. When he was five years old, his family moved to Le Havre, where his father founded a grocery store. Claude Monet's Most Famous Paintings Who is Claude Monet?Ĭlaude Oscar Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840.