French painter and founder of Impressionist painting - seen as a key precursor to Modernism.

In the summer of 1867, Monet went to Le Coteaux to visit his cousin Paul-Eugene Lecadre – owner of the Le Coteaux. It was quite near Monet’s childhood town, which he would often visit.

Inspired by the new view, he completed many oil paintings of the landscape.

His Impressionistic take on the sunlight reflecting the vibrant colours of nature makes this piece one of the most valuable paintings produced at Le Coteaux – which portrays the wife of Lecadre.

The Impressionists mainly worked outside, observing the sunlight’s effect on the landscape. 

This is one of Monet’s many masterpieces, made from his love of nature and sunlight.

Oil on canvas