Claude Monet’s childhood experiences greatly influenced his artistic pursuits. Growing up in Le Havre, he was immersed in the coastal landscapes that would later become central to his Impressionist works. Monet's early exposure to art through his mother, a talented painter, and the bustling harbor environment sparked his passion for painting. The challenges of pursuing art as a career, alongside societal expectations, fueled his determination. His experiments with light, color, and nature became hallmarks of his style, ultimately leading to the development of the Impressionist movement.