r, and Alfred Sisley. These three young artists would eventually break the bounds of the traditional art style that was prevalent in Paris at that time. As was mentioned above, the style that these three young artists forged would later be known as the Impressionist Movement (Wikipedia).
In 1864, Monet spent the summer painting and sharing with Boudin and Jongkind at Honfleur on Seine in France. While there, Monet had a serious argument with his father and his father cut off his financial support for Monet (Sproccati 34). Fortunately, at the same time Monet encountered the first lover of his art, a wealthy merchant by the name of Gaudibert. The very next year, Monet has his first exhibit at the Salon. The work that he submitted, "Le Dejeuner sur I'herbe (the Picnic), is a piece that included poses by both Bazille and Monet's lover, Camille Doncieux ("Biography of Claude MONET").
By 1866, Monet had his piece "Woman in the Green Dress", again with Camille as his subject, accepted by the Salon. At this same Salon, Monet also exhibited "Saint-Germain I'Auxerrois", which was a Parisian cityscape. At this time, not only was Monet getting vast exposure, he was also receiving critical acclaim for his work. In 1867, Camille gave birth to her and Claude's first child, a son, Jean (Sproccati 34).
Despite all of his success with the critics and at the Salon, Monet was struggling financially. He was constantly moving to escape his creditors. In fact, Monet's situation became so dire, that in 1868 he tried to commit suicide. With the friendship and art purchases by Mr. Gaudibert, however, Monet was able to clear his debts. Mr. Gaudibert was even so generous as to buy a house for both Monet and Renoir in which to live and work (Sproccati 34).
On June 26, 1870, Camille and Claude were married and moved to the town of Trouville in Normandy. That same year the Franco-Prussian war broke out, and they moved to London, Engla...