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Along with several other artists, Claude Monet developed a new artistic movement known as Impressionism in the 1870s. Their biggest goal was to try to portray the effect that light played in nature and capture that in their works. This movement was not particularly well received in the more traditional art world initially, however, over time they grew to be recognized and appreciated for their novel ideas and style. Monet’s artworks often depicted the same subject matter, yet capture in varying lighting conditions, such as his paintings of waterlilies and haystacks. Despite being rather successful, he still experienced moments of financial difficulties, however, he continued to paint and eventually gained fame in international circles. Today, his work can be found in many of the most esteemed museums and galleries around the world. Monet’s paintings are identifiable by his somewhat loose brushwork which serves to capture impressions of nature by focusing on the interplay between light and colors.
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Monet’s artworks are highly celebrated for conveying an atmospheric mood to the audience. He enjoyed depicting scenes taken from everyday life, in addition to his personal gardens and landscapes. Garden at Sainte-Adresse (1867) – Claude Monet The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, United States Garden at Sainte-Adresse (1867) Date Completed Without further ado, let’s explore some of Monet’s most famous paintings. This painting was produced in Sainte-Adresse. The artist painted the view of Honfleur from his garden situated on the southern side of the Seine River. The people depicted are reputed to be members of Monet’s family, including his father, cousins, and his uncle. While the scene suggests an idyllic household, Monet’s relationship with his father was considerably strained in real life. The high viewpoint and typically equal horizontal portions accentuate the piece’s two-dimensionality, and rather than withdrawing into space, the composition appears to ascend parallel to the pictorial plane. The flat horizontal strips of color in the piece are evocative of Japanese woodblock prints.
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In fact, Monet was an avid collector of such artworks and was believed to have own a Japanese print that is very reminiscent of this image, even possibly inspiring its overall look. Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, New York City, United Statesīain à la Grenouillère (1869) – Claude Monet Bain à la Grenouillère (1869) Date Completed La Grenouillère was a well-known resort that included a spa and a café that floated on the water. It was situated near Bougival on the Seine, and conveniently reached by taking a train from Paris. Monet and his family were living in great poverty in Saint-Michel, France. Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir regarded this resort as excellent subject matter for the paintings of leisurely scenes that they planned to sell to the local market.