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“Gardening was something I learned in my youth when I was unhappy. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”

Quote by Claude Monet

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Claude Monet was a French painter known for his Impressionist style. His works are renowned for capturing the play of light and color, particularly in landscapes, with a focus on water and light effects. Monet's paintings have had a profound impact on the development of modern art. more

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