Claude Monet was born in 1840 in France.  When he was young, he was interested in the constantly changing appearance of the sea and sky.  After serving in the military from 1860 to 1862, he moved to Paris, where he met Pierre August Renoir.  Together, Monet and Renoir helped develop the techniques of Impressionism.  This way of painting has the artist use quick brushstrokes and patches of bright color that blend together.  Monet specialized in painting outdoor settings, specifically garden and water scenes.

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Waterlillies	Waterlillies
Bridge over Waterlillies	Woman with Umbrella
Cathedral at Venice	Lake at Argenteuil
The Artist's Garden at Giverny	Terrace at Sainte-Adresse

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