Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a French painter who became the initiator, leader, and unswerving advocate of the Impressionist style. In his mature works, Monet developed his method of producing repeated studies of the same motif in series, changing canvases with the light or as his interest shifted.
Monet’s approach to capturing light and atmosphere was revolutionary. He often painted the same scene multiple times to depict the changing light and seasons, as seen in his series of haystacks, poplars, and the Rouen Cathedral. His technique involved short, broken brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to capture the fleeting effects of light. This method departed from traditional linear perspective and detailed modeling, focusing instead on the overall impression of a scene. Monet’s work laid the foundation for modernist movements by emphasizing perception over realism.
„A serene landscape of a lily pond with a Japanese bridge, dappled sunlight filtering through trees, soft pastel colors, and reflections shimmering on the water surface, in the style of Claude Monet.“
