Camille Monet

Camille Monet was the wife of the famous painter Claude Monet and the mother of his eight children. She was born Camille Lecadre in 1847 in Paris. Their relationship was deep and lasting, and she played an important role in Monet's life and work. Despite personal hardships, including her death from tuberculosis in 1879, Camille's influence is reflected in Monet's early paintings. She is remembered as a supportive partner who inspired some of his artistic pursuits, and her life highlights the close connection between Monet's personal experiences and his artistic evolution.