Which Impressionist painted Poppies?

• A. Renoir
• B. Degas
• C. Manet
• D. Monet

Answer: (D)

Identifying which Impressionist created the painting Poppies. Claude Monet painted Poppies (Les Coquelicots) in 1873, a bright outdoor scene of a field of red flowers rendered with loose brushstrokes that capture the shimmer of sunlight on nature. This approach—plein air work, vibrant color, and a focus on fleeting light—embodies the Impressionist impulse and Monet’s signature method of recording a moment in nature. Other artists mentioned are known for different subjects or styles: Renoir for luminous scenes of people and social life, Degas for dynamic interior and movement-focused compositions, and Manet for a more realist-influenced modernity; none of these are associated with this particular floral landscape. The combination of light, color, and outdoor subject in Poppies points to Monet as the painter.