His father did not support his dream

Louise, Monet's mother, died while he was pursuing his art. Losing her was tough for him since she had encouraged her son's love of the arts while his father did not support his dream. He relocated from his father's house to live with his aunt as he persisted in refusing to join the family company. One of the interesting facts about Claude Monet is that without his mother's assistance, he was unable to finish art school and left before turning 17.

Monet, at 21 years old, was enlisted in the First Regiment of African Light Cavalry in 1861. Monet made Algeria his home base since it was a French-controlled region in 1861. According to French law, you can buy a discharge from the army. Monet's father offered to pay for his military discharge if he gave up his desire to become an artist. Monet declined his father's offer.

One year into his seven-year draft, Monet developed typhoid sickness. His aunt paid for his military release because she was concerned for his well-being and security. His aunt registered him in a Parisian art school when he eventually made it back to France.