2.Claude Monet(모네) : Painter of Light

Oscar Claude Monet
14 November 1840-5 December 1926
France

I read that he had a hard time getting a recognition from Academy or people

because his paintings were far from realism or histories.

So I guess when people called Monet and other friends of his, "Impressionist",

It was sort of in a way of mocking I guess.

But people named this kind of painting, expressing light, Impressionism

and it is derived from the title of Monet's painting

"Impression, Sunrise" below

His paintings are breath taking.

They are alive and they are powerful.

I get so overwhelmed with just one painting that if I were to

look at more than few a day, I might explodeㅋㅋ 

Unfortunately, I don't appreciate his changing styles&techniques and his late works.

Here are some of the works of Monet I like.

1.Eugène Boudin (외젠 부댕) : Father of Impressionism

Eugène Boudin

12 Julyl 1824-8 August 1898
France

I read that he was advised by his friend to paint outdoors 

but some says that he seems to have been the person 

who first suggested to paint out of doors.
(En plein air"in the open air")

He is one of the most important figures in the history and development of Impressionism and responsible for the beginning of Impressionism. 

his paintings of seascapes and beach and harbour scenes are absolutely amazing.

he's also the one who suggested Monet to paint out of doors.

I love every single work of his.