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[[Image:Claude Monet.jpg|thumb|left|Claude Monet by [[Pierre-Auguste Renoir]]]]

[[Image:Claude Monet.jpg|thumb|left|Claude Monet by [[Pierre-Auguste Renoir]]]]

Monet first became known in Normandy for his charcoal caricatures. In 1856 at Le Havre, Monet met an artist named [[Eugene Boudin]] who encouraged him to paint outdoors, try oil paint and pastels, and make nature his subject. Monet entered Atelier Suisse in Paris where he first studied painting. In 1860 he spent two years in compulsory military service in [[Algiers]], until he became ill and returned to France. <ref> http://www.artofmonet.com </ref>

Monet first became known in Normandy for his charcoal caricatures. In 1856 at Le Havre, Monet met an artist named [[Eugene Boudin]] who encouraged him to paint outdoors, try oil paint and pastels, and make nature his subject. Claude Monet completed his first painting in 1858 entitled ''View from Rouelles.'' <ref> [http://www.accents-n-art.com/artists/claude-monet-biography.html Claude Monet Biography and Monet Prints on Canvas Art Gallery.] </ref> Next year, Monet entered ''Atelier Suisse'' in Paris where he first studied painting. In 1860 he spent two years in compulsory military service in [[Algiers]], until he became ill and returned to France. <ref> http://www.artofmonet.com </ref>

== Artistic Career ==

== Artistic Career ==