Claude Monet was a French Impressionist painter known for his use of light and color to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life. He was born in 1840 in Paris, France, and studied under Eugène Boudin. He is best known for his paintings such as Water Lilies, Rouen Cathedral, and Haystacks. Monet's work had a significant influence on the development of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
