Impression, Sunrise

Impression, Sunrise (French: Impression, soleil levant) is an 1872 painting by Claude Monet first shown at what would become known as the "Exhibition of the Impressionists" in Paris in April, 1874. The painting is credited with inspiring the name of the Impressionist movement.

Impression, Sunrise
French: Impression, soleil levant
ArtistClaude Monet
Year1872
MediumOil on canvas
MovementImpressionism
Dimensions48 cm × 63 cm (18.9 in × 24.8 in)
LocationMusée Marmottan Monet, Paris

Impression, Sunrise depicts the port of Le Havre, Monet's hometown. It is now displayed at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris.

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