Portrait of Madame Gaudibert 1868

Claude Monet’s “Portrait of Madame Gaudibert” (1868) is a striking example of the artist's early style. The painting depicts a woman in a luxurious gown and shawl, standing against a backdrop of blue curtains. Monet’s brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the painting’s impressionistic feel. This work demonstrates Monet's early fascination with capturing light and the vibrancy of color, a quality that would define his later, more famous works.