“La Grenouillére” -1869
Claude Monet is probably the most famous of the French Impressionist’s, earning him the unofficial honor or being the “father of impressionism.” His work is the most consistent of all the impressionists, which is a direct result of his painstaking approach to capture the essence of the French countryside he loved so dearly. In order to adequately express its beauty, Monet would paint the same scene several times over in order to account for changes in light, shadows, and various other differences. The result of these long studies are beautiful masterpieces of art which have become some of the most sought after works in existence. While his efforts were tedious, his dedication to beauty and application of skill yielded a catalog of work only a master, which Monet surely was, could have created.