Monet Choker Necklaces

Monet is so famous because his work helped define the Impressionist movement. When producing his pieces, the French painter focused on showing how the eye perceives the world rather than attempting to portray landscapes and figures in a realistic style. His unique approach marked a step away from representative artwork and toward abstraction. As a result, his work influenced many other artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of fine art.

Monet was influenced by a number of artists. He drew inspiration from his contemporaries working in the Impressionist style, such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Camille Pissarro. Other artists who inspired his work include Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Eugène Delacroix and Eugène Boudin. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of fine art.

Monet was famous for his work as an artist. The French artist broke from conventional art traditions by depicting landscapes and people in a way meant to mimic how the eye actually sees the world, rather than striving to make his subjects appear as real as possible. An experimental painter, Claude Monet often returned to his favorite settings to paint the natural scenery at different times of day to show how light conditions affected landscapes. Monet's art helped define the Impressionist movement and went on to influence many other artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Pierre Bonnard and Henri Matisse. His most famous works include Impression, Sunrise; Woman with a Parasol; The Artist's Garden at Vétheuil and The Water Lily Pond. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Impressionist art.

Claude Monet is important because he was a pioneer of the Impressionist art movement. Instead of portraying landscapes and the human form in an exacting realistic manner, Monet sought to capture how he saw the world in motion, focusing on color, texture and the effects of lighting. His paintings and other works created by Impressionist artists significantly influenced other styles such as Cubism, Fauvism and more. Shop an assortment of Impressionist art on 1stDibs.

What Monet jewelry is made out of varies from piece to piece. The brand specializes in costume jewelry and often uses silver-tone and gold-tone metals rather than precious metals. However, some pieces do feature genuine sterling silver plating. Gemstones are usually glass, crystal or acrylic. You'll find a variety of vintage Monet jewelry on 1stDibs.