MONET

Art geniuses

An episode from the series THE GREAT MASTERS OF PAINTING

Synopsis

Born in Paris on 14 November 1840, Monet is known as one of the creators and leaders of Impressionism.

His beginnings were difficult, as various art exhibitions systematically rejected his paintings. It was only after a year spent in London, when he moved to Argenteuil, that he became successful, producing the most famous paintings of the Impressionist movement from 1871 to 1878.

He spent his last 40 years in Giverny, where he painted and gardened. He would progressively lose his sight but continue to practice his art.