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CLAUDE MONET LIMITED
EDITION COLLECTION
IMPRESSION SOLEIL LEVANT
S.T. Dupont honours one of the most influential artists
of the twentieth century, Claude Monet (1840-1926),
internationally recognized as the founder of the
Impressionist movement.
Impression, soleil levant is a painting by Claude
Monet first shown at what would become known as
the "Exhibition of the Impressionists" in Paris. Painted
in just a few hours, this fleeting image is surprising for
unusual degree of freedom in its workmanship.
Judging that it could not feasibly be taken for a view
of Le Havre, he entitled the painting Impression.
The term, originally used as painter’s jargon, was
on everyone’s lips by the middle of the century. It
described landscape painters’ growing interest in
rendering an atmosphere or impression, forgoing
a detailed depiction of nature. Since then the term
has referred to the group formed by Monet and his
friends. Today, Impression, Sunrise is a symbol of this
movement. S.T. Dupont offers a stylish writing kit with a Line D pen and a
The original painting is currently preserved in the Marmottan Monet artwork.
passport cover, delicately embossed with a detail of Claude Monet’s
Museum in Paris, the universal legacy museum of Claude Monet.
Recognised as the start of the Impressionist movement, “Impression,
Sunrise” was painted on November 13, 1872. This year also saw
the founding of S.T. Dupont by 25-year-old Simon Tissot-Dupont, a
visionary artisan equally immersed in the era's profound creativity
and innovation.
work, S.T. Dupont salutes "Impression, Sunrise" in an exceptional
limited edition showcasing the unique expertise of its Master
Lacquerers.Drawing on its own exceptional artisanship, this Limited
Edition highlights a Line 2 lighter and writing instruments featuring
blue-flamed natural lacquer with yellow gold finishes.
On each piece, Monet's “Impression, Sunrise” is meticulously hand
painted in pigments identically reflecting those of the original
painting. The magnificently shifting blues together with the orange
of the rising sun make this a particularly luminous collection.
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lighter compose the smoking kit presented in a beautiful traditional
S.T. Dupont black lacquered box.
The Line 2 Lighter is equipped with a pipe burner. Each product is
delicately engraved with the signature of Claude Monet.
In honour of the anniversary it shares with Monet's ground-breaking
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A briarwood pipe made of natural lacquer together with the Line 2
Issue 38 2019
The unique collection is limited to 1872 pieces. With the exquisite
design and attention to detail, S.T. Dupont products have always
appealed to connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
The perfect limited edition for an admirer who appreciates or
collects the works of Claude Monet.
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