19th Century Artists

Claude Monet

Claude Monet was a French Impressionist painter who is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of art. He was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France and died on December 5, 1926. Monet is best known for his series of paintings featuring a single subject, such as haystacks, water lilies, and the Rouen Cathedral. These series of paintings, which Monet created throughout his career, demonstrate his commitment to capturing the ever-changing effects of light on a single subject. His most famous series of paintings are the Water Lilies series. Monet's paintings are characterized by their vivid colors, short brushstrokes, and an emphasis on capturing the changing light and atmosphere of a scene. His use of light and color, along with his focus on the natural world, greatly influenced the Impressionist movement. Monet's work was not initially well received by the art establishment of his time, but it was popular with the public. As his reputation grew, he was able to exhibit his work in major galleries and museums. Today, Monet's work is considered some of the most iconic and beloved in the history of art, and it continues to be celebrated and studied around the world. Many of his works are housed in major museums, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the National Gallery in London. In short, Claude Monet was a French Impressionist painter, who is famous for his series of paintings featuring a single subject, his use of light and color, and his focus on the natural world. His work greatly influenced the Impressionist movement and continues to be celebrated and studied around the world.

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of art. He was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands, and died on July 29, 1890. Van Gogh is best known for his bold use of color and thick brushstrokes. He was heavily influenced by the work of the Impressionists and the Japanese woodblock prints. Some of his most famous works include "Starry Night," "Sunflowers," "The Potato Eaters" and "Irises". Van Gogh's work was not widely recognized during his lifetime, but today he is considered one of the most influential artists in history. His paintings are characterized by their intense and saturated colors, thickly applied paint, and expressive brushstrokes. Despite his fame, Van Gogh's life was plagued by financial difficulties, mental health issues and personal conflicts. He created over 2000 paintings, drawings and sketches in his short career, but sold only one painting during his lifetime. He had a difficult relationship with the art world during his life, but he was a correspondents with his brother Theo and other artists, and he continued to paint until his death. Today, Van Gogh's work is considered some of the most iconic and beloved in the history of art, and it continues to be celebrated and studied around the world. Many of his works are housed in major museums, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the National Gallery in London.