Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas were Impressionist painters. The Impressionist movement emerged in the 19th century in France and focused on capturing the fleeting sensations of light and color in nature. Impressionists emphasized the use of vivid colors and loose brushstrokes to create a sense of immediacy and spontaneity in their paintings. Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas were some of the most influential artists of the Impressionist movement, known for their depiction of shimmering water, sun-drenched landscapes, and scenes of everyday life in Paris.