What you are looking at
An orange sun and its reflection glow through blue-gray mist over the port of Le Havre, with small dark boats and the shapes of cranes and chimneys behind.
Why it is famous
Monet showed it at the first independent group exhibition in Paris in 1874. A critic, Louis Leroy, mocked the title in his review and called the artists Impressionists, and the name stuck to the whole movement.
How big is Impression, Sunrise?
Impression, Sunrise measures 48 × 63 cm (18.9 × 24.8 in), without its frame. It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, which has the largest collection of Monet's work anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted Impression, Sunrise?
Claude Monet painted Impression, Sunrise in 1872.
Where is Impression, Sunrise?
Impression, Sunrise is in the Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, France.
How big is Impression, Sunrise?
48 × 63 cm (18.9 × 24.8 in). It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
What is Impression, Sunrise made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q328523; Wikipedia, "Impression, Sunrise". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.