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. The original painting is currently preserved in the Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris, the Universal Legacy Museum of Claude Monet. Recognised as the start of the Impressionist movement, the “Impression, Sunrise” was painted on November 13, 1872.
In 1872 the 25 year-old Simon Tissot Dupont had a vision of creating exceptional personalized luxury items for Parisian high society. At first S.T. Dupont started with producing luggage and leather goods, following in 1941 with the world’s first luxury lighter. In 1973 S.T. Dupont produced their first writing instrument, a ballpoint pen to match the beloved lighter of Jackie Kennedy. Nowadays S.T. Dupont offers lighters, writing instruments, leather goods, watches and fragrances to all kind of clients from kings and emperors to maharajahs and bankers. All products of S.T. Dupont are designed and produced in their own atelier in France.
Line D Limited Collection
In honour of the anniversary it shares with Monet’s ground-breaking 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 writing instruments featuring blue-flamed natural lacquer with yellow gold finishes and gold powder. 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. Each product is delicately engraved with the signature of Claude Monet.
Ligne 2 Lighter is equipped with a pipe burner and the Smoking Kit including a Briar Wood Pipe is covered with blue natural lacquer and gold finishes ring, with S.T. Dupont, Claude Monet and lacquer leaf engraved.
Each of this unique collection is limited to 1872 pieces.
Fountain Pen
Rollereball
Ballpoint Pen
L2 Lighter
