Claude Monet's parents called the future-artist Oscar in his childhood, and Monet used "O. Monet" on many of his works when he was young. He was baptized in the Catholic Church as Oscar-Claude Monet. Despite being born into Catholicism, Monet later became an atheist.
Interesting
ReplyDeleteSure had many a slight change along the road to success
ReplyDeleteI didn't know all this about him.
ReplyDeleteAnother fun fact I didn't know before! Thanks, Adam!
ReplyDeleteHe should have become a Baptist instead. : )
ReplyDeleteHe could used a beard trim. : )
Not many Southern Baptists in France
DeleteNo not many but they ARE there. : )
DeleteJust for the record, I'm not a Southern Baptist but an Independent Baptist. Which only means that we use the Bible as our authority and not an organization.
Absolutely did not know that! super interesting though! :D
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Yes, although many people don't use their first name. My wife goes by her middle name.
ReplyDeletewonder if he ever considered where his talent for painting came from...?
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