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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.

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 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.

Yes, Monet jewelry is marked, but the hallmark employed by the brand has changed greatly over the years. During the 1920s and 30s, most pieces said "Monocraft." Later, the company used "Monet," "Monet Jewelers," and "Monet Sterling." Pieces after 1955 feature the brand name and a copyright symbol. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Monet jewelry.

In terms of materials, Monet jewelry is not usually real. The jewelry maker regularly produces its pieces out of base metals and plates them with thin layers of gold or silver or uses gold- or silver-toned metals. The gemstones in its jewelry tend to be glass or acrylic. Find a collection of vintage Monet jewelry on 1stDibs.