Louis XIV was a prolific French monarch who reigned for a prominent 72 years, cultivating an era of unparalleled absolutist rule and grandeur.
Claude Monet was a French Impressionist painter whose innovative use of color and light revolutionized the art world.
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist painter known for his innovative compositions and depictions of ballet dancers and horse races.
Camille Pissarro was a French Impressionist painter known for his serene landscapes and bustling urban scenes, contributing significantly to the development of the Impressionist movement.
Paul Gauguin was a French post-Impressionist painter whose vibrant colors and exotic subject matter profoundly influenced modern art.