Impression, Sunrise is a painting by Claude Monet first shown at what would become known as the "Exhibition of the Impressionists" in Paris in April, 1874. The painting is credited with inspiring the name of the Impressionist movement. Impression, Sunrise depicts the port of Le Havre, Monet's hometown.

Why was Impression Sunrise painted?

En Plein Air:

This involved painting the scene or 'motif' outside and in one sitting. The object of Realism was to capture a certain period of day in order to depict the effect of different natural light on a specific scene. The inspiration for Monet for Impression: Sunrise was the effects of the rising sun on a scene.

When was the painting Impression Sunrise shown for the first time in Paris?

Significance of Impression, Sunrise

Painted in 1872, Impression, Sunrise was one of the paintings Monet showed at the inaugural Impressionist salon.