Claude Monet

Claude Monet, a French impressionist painter known for his emphasis on light brushstrokes and bright colors, was born on November 14, 1840.

In approximately 1856, Monet, who showed great artistic talent, began making sketches of local celebrities and selling them. He was introduced to outdoor painting by Eugene Bodin on the Normandy coast.

In December 4, 1858, Monet meets Eugene Boudin, a unique artist who inspires Monet to shift from painting Greek sculptures and human models to painting the environment around him.

On January 1, 1860, the renowned artist Claude Monet met the landscape artist Eugène Boudin. This encounter played a significant role in Monet's artistic development and style.

In 1862, Claude Monet was invalided home from North Africa and resumed his studies in Paris to pursue a career as a painter.

On January 1, 1865, Claude Monet met his future wife, Camille. This meeting would play a significant role in Monet's personal life and artistic journey.

In 1866, Claude Monet's painting 'Woman in a Green Dress' was accepted by the prestigious Paris Salon, marking a significant recognition of his talent.

In August 1867, Claude Monet and his model/lover Camille-Léonie Doncieux welcomed a son.

Claude Monet, facing financial difficulties, attempted to drown himself in the Seine river. Fortunately, he survived the suicide attempt and this event marked a turning point in his life.

Monet faced financial difficulties and preferred to destroy his artworks rather than have them taken by creditors. This led to the loss of many of his early paintings.

On June 28, 1870, Claude Monet and Camille-Léonie Doncieux tied the knot.

In December 1871, Claude Monet moved to Argenteuil, a village on the Seine near Paris, where he created some of his most famous works.

In 1872, Claude Monet painted landscapes.

In 1873, Monet painted 'Impression Sunrise' in the port of Le Havre.

On January 1, 1874, Monet submitted his painting Impression, Sunrise for an exhibition. This particular artwork not only made Monet very famous but also led to the creation of the term 'Impression'. It is considered one of his finest masterpieces.

Claude Monet showcases 12 of his works at the First Impressionist Exhibition in Paris, marking a significant moment in the Impressionist movement.

Monet exhibits 29 artworks at the fourth impressionist painting exhibition in Paris. The artists also change their name to 'independent artists' during this exhibition.

At the age of thirty-two, Camille Monet, Claude Monet's wife, passed away on September 5, 1879, due to tuberculosis, leading Monet to paint her on her death bed.

By November 1890, Claude Monet became prosperous enough to buy the house, surrounding buildings, and land in Giverny. This marked a significant milestone in his life and artistic journey.

In May 1891, Claude Monet showcases 15 versions of his 'Haystacks' at the exhibition of his recent works held at Galerie Durand-Ruel from 4th to 16th May.

Monet purchased a property after renting it temporarily and created a water lily garden and a Japanese bridge, which became prominent features in many of his paintings.

On 1 June 1898, Georges Petit organises an exhibition of Monet's recent artworks, including 'Mornings on the Seine'.

Claude Monet began his iconic Water Lilies series around 1899. These paintings, depicting his beloved water garden at Giverny, are considered some of his most famous and influential works.

In February 1901, a similar exhibition to Georges Petit's is presented by Durand-Ruel in New York.

Six 'View of Vétheuil' artworks created by Monet in the summer of 1900 are displayed to the public at an exhibition at Galerie Bernheim-Jeune alongside Pissarro's recent artworks and a new series by Monet.

In 1903, Claude Monet takes three trips to London to create a total of 85 paintings capturing the essence of the city.

Thirty-seven 'Views of the Thames in London' artworks created between 1900-1904 are showcased at an exhibition at Galerie Durand-Ruel.

Starting in October 1908, Claude Monet embarks on a series of paintings depicting his Japanese garden located in Giverny.

An exhibition titled 'Les Nymphéas, Séries de paysages d'eau' (Water lilies, series of water landscapes) featuring 48 artworks is held at Galerie Durand-Ruel.

Jean Monet, the eldest son of Claude Monet, passes away.

Water Lilies is a famous series of paintings by Claude Monet, a renowned French Impressionist artist. The paintings depict his water garden at his home in Giverny, France.

In 1922, the donation deed transferring the 'Water Lilies' panels to the French State was signed, fulfilling Monet's promise to Clemenceau made after the 1918 Armistice.

After a decade of suffering from cataracts, Monet finally agrees to have surgery. By this time, he was medically blind in one eye and had only 10% vision in the other. His artistic style becomes more abstract and incorporates more red paint during this period.

Claude Monet, the renowned French painter who revolutionized modern art with his focus on light and color, passed away on December 5, 1926.

In 1927, the 'Water Lilies Grandes Décorations' were officially unveiled at the Musée de l’Orangerie following Monet's specified layout. This event marked the installation of Monet's iconic artwork at the museum.

Claude Monet's famous home and garden with its waterlily pond were bequeathed to the French Academy of Fine Arts in 1966. The property is now managed by the Fondation Claude Monet and opened for public visits in 1980.

In 1974, the first volume of Daniel Wildenstein's comprehensive catalogue raisonné on Claude Monet was published. This volume covers the period from 1840 to 1881 and includes detailed information on Monet's paintings during that time.

In 1979, the second volume of Daniel Wildenstein's catalogue raisonné on Claude Monet was published. This volume focuses on the years 1882 to 1886 and provides a detailed analysis of Monet's paintings from that period.

In 1985, Daniel Wildenstein published the fourth volume of his book series on Claude Monet, covering the years 1899 to 1926 and focusing on Monet's paintings. The book was published in French.

Claude Monet's painting Cliffs near Dieppe was stolen in 1998, and the museum's curator was convicted of the theft. The painting has been stolen on two separate occasions, with the most recent theft occurring in August 2007.

On June 24, 2008, the painting 'Le bassin aux nymphéas' from Claude Monet's water lilies series was sold at Christie's auction house for £36,500,000 ($71,892,376.34), setting a new auction record for the artist.