Blanche Hoschede Mone Paintings

Blanche Hoschedé Monet was a French impressionist painter, who was both the stepdaughter and daughter-in-law of the famous Claude Monet. Born on November 10, 1865, Blanche was the daughter of Ernest Hoschedé, a wealthy department store owner and patron of the arts, and Alice Hoschedé. After Ernest's business collapsed, the Hoschedé family moved in with the Monets in 1878. Blanche took interest in Claude Monet's work and began to learn from him, eventually becoming his assistant and a skilled artist in her own right. She often worked alongside Monet, painting the same subjects that he did, although her style was distinctively her own.

After the death of her mother Alice in 1911, who had married Claude Monet after Ernest's death, Blanche devoted herself to caring for her stepfather/ father-in-law. She managed his household and his affairs, especially as his eyesight began to fail in his later years. Despite the domestic responsibilities, she continued to paint and exhibit her work. She was particularly fond of painting the landscapes of Giverny, where the Monet family lived, and is known for her depictions of the gardens and Japanese bridge at the Monet residence.

Blanche never married, dedicating her life to Monet until his death in 1926. After Claude Monet's death, she lived a quiet life, continuing her painting but not gaining the same recognition as the more famous members of the Impressionist movement. Her works are often overshadowed by those of Claude Monet, but in recent years there has been a growing appreciation for her contributions to impressionism. Blanche Hoschedé Monet died on December 8, 1947, leaving behind a body of work that captures the impressionist ethos and the beauty of the French countryside.