Claude Monet (1840–1926)
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris. He married to Camille Doncieoux in 1870. Their first son, Jean, was born in 1867. Claude Monet adored his wife and used her as a model in many of his paintings. Unfortunately, she died in 1879 at the age of 32.
He later married to Alice Hoschedé in 1892. Monet is an Impressionist painter and applied this style during his career to mainly paint landscapes. In 1883, he moved to Giverny, about 45 miles northwest of Paris, where he developed a large landscaping project including several lily ponds, which are the source for many of his famous paintings of water lilies.
He later married to Alice Hoschedé in 1892. Monet is an Impressionist painter and applied this style during his career to mainly paint landscapes. In 1883, he moved to Giverny, about 45 miles northwest of Paris, where he developed a large landscaping project including several lily ponds, which are the source for many of his famous paintings of water lilies.
Blogs about Works of Monet
The Grand Canal, Venice (1908) in the Legion of Honor Museum
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The Grand Canal, Venice (1908) in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool, Giverny (1899)
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Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son (1875)
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Further Readings
- Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies by Ross King: A wonderful narrative about the life and art of Monet. It's an engaging narrative, providing a glimpse into his life and his obsession with water lilies (Amazon link).
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