Camille Monet (née Doncieux)

Camille Monet, born Camille Doncieux, was the muse and first wife of the French painter Claude Monet. She often appeared in his early works, embodying themes of everyday life and natural beauty. Camille was a key emotional and artistic partner, inspiring some of Monet's most famous paintings. They married in 1879 and had two children. Her support and presence influenced Monet's development as an artist. Camille's life was marked by personal struggles, including her health issues, which ultimately led to her death in 1879 at age 32.