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Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter and founder of the Impressionist movement, known for his innovative approach to capturing light and color in landscapes. He pioneered plein air painting on large-scale canvases and created famous series works including Water Lilies, Haystacks, and Rouen Cathedral. Born in Paris and raised on the Normandy coast, Monet became one of the world's most influential and celebrated artists, whose work profoundly inspired subsequent generations including Abstract Expressionists.Browse all performers