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Claude Monet

Name: Claude Monet
Uploaded: 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: 1 h
Description: Born in Paris in 1840, Claude Monet discovers painting at the age of 18, thanks to his master: the painter Eugène Boudin, who encouraged him to paint outdoors. Claude Monet is recognized as one of the creators of Impressionism, the leader of the movement. However, the artist had a difficult beginning, as his works have been systematically refused by various salons.

Born in Paris in 1840, Claude Monet discovers painting at the age of 18, thanks to his master: the painter Eugène Boudin, who encouraged him to paint outdoors. Claude Monet is recognized as one of the creators of Impressionism, the leader of the movement. However, the artist had a difficult beginning, as his works have been systematically refused by various salons.