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Portraits de FAMM

Discover the life and work of the women of the FAMM

Hoschedé-MonetBlanche

(1865 - 1947)

Painter

French

Blanche Hoschedé Monet's connection to the art world runs deep within, not only because of her painting talents but also as a member of the Monet family. As the stepdaughter of Claude Monet, Blanche became his only pupil at the age of 17, which reflects the trust and esteem Monet had for her.

Their artistic collaboration often involved plein-air painting sessions where they worked side by side, using the same colour palette. The home and gardens at Giverny provided an idyllic setting ideal for teaching and learning Impressionist painting, focusing on capturing the subtle changes that shifting light and seasons bring to the landscape..

Daily interactions with Claude Monet and other family members in this iconic place helped shape Blanche's artistic style and left a significant artistic and personal imprint in her work. This is exemplified by a quote from Blanche Hoschedé Monet, where she expresses hearing "the whispers of nature and the soul of Impressionism in every brushstroke."