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Claude Monet's Life in Weeks

The founder of Impressionism whose dedication to capturing light and atmosphere changed the course of art history. His Water Lilies series is one of the most celebrated achievements in painting.

1840–1926 French Artist 4,490 weeks (86 years)

Claude Monet's 4,490 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,490
Total Weeks
31,430
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
86
Years

Key Milestones

Age 18 · Week ~936

Met Eugène Boudin, who introduced him to outdoor painting

Age 34 · Week ~1,768

Exhibited Impression, Sunrise, giving Impressionism its name

Age 43 · Week ~2,236

Moved to Giverny, where he would create his famous garden

Age 60 · Week ~3,120

Began his extensive series of Water Lilies paintings

Age 82 · Week ~4,264

Donated the Nymphéas murals to the French state for the Musée de l'Orangerie

Legacy

Founded the Impressionist movement with Impression, Sunrise and created the iconic Water Lilies series spanning 30 years. His Giverny garden became both his subject and greatest creation.

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