Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) lent its name to the art movement.
There’s arguably no name as synonymous with Impressionism as Monet and no works so emblematic of the movement than his Water Lillies series. The artist resided in Giverney, his in Normandy estate outfitted with a Japanese water garden. Though he never visited Japan, the country inspired him nevertheless. Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) lent its name to the art movement. Though, the moniker was imparted facetiously as many couldn’t understand how this style was indeed art. Read about more of his works here.