Caricature of a Man with a Big Cigar (1855–1856)

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Explore an unexpected facet of Oscar-Claude Monet's artistic expression with our featured piece, "Caricature of a Man with a Big Cigar," sketched between 1855 and 1856. This work diverges significantly from the serene water lilies and impressionist landscapes that typically define Monet's legacy, offering a whimsical and playful peek into the artist’s early creative processes.“Caricature of a Man with a Big Cigar” portrays a sharply dressed man in a suit, seated and sporting a large straw hat. The most striking feature, however, is undeniably the comically oversized cigar protruding from his mouth, lending a humorous overtone to the sketch. The man’s elongated nose and the exaggerated size of his cigar amplify the caricature effect, while the gentle shading and soft lines showcase Monet’s skill with both realism and satire.This drawing is not just a piece of art; it is a piece of history, giving us a glimpse into the youthful experimentation of one of the world’s most renowned Impressionist painters. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, this image captures the lighter strokes of Monet’s broad artistic palette.

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Oscar-Claude Monet was a founder of French Impressionist painting, and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature. Monet's ambition of documenting the French countryside led him to adopt a method of painting the same scene many times in order to capture the changing of light and the passing of the seasons. From 1883 Monet lived in Giverny, where he purchased a house and property, and began a vast landscaping project which included lily ponds that would become the subjects of his best-known works. In 1899 he began painting the water lilies, first in vertical views with a Japanese bridge as a central feature, and later in the series of large-scale paintings that was to occupy him continuously for the next 20 years of his life.