Monet's Early Years Explored in Major Le Havre Exhibition

The exhibition 'Monet au Havre, l’éveil du maître' at the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa) in Le Havre, France, traces Claude Monet's formative years in his hometown. Curated by Géraldine Lefebvre and featuring loans from the Musée d'Orsay and the Marmottan Monet Museum, the show brings together over 70 paintings, including early works like 'La Plage de Sainte-Adresse' (1867) and 'Impression, soleil levant' (1872). The exhibition runs from June 1 to September 27, 2026, and highlights Monet's development from caricaturist to Impressionist master, with a focus on his relationship with the Normandy coast.