A Life Immersed in Impressionism Theodore Earl Butler, born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1861, embarked on a journey that would inextricably link his name to the heart of the French Impressionist movement. While often remembered as the husband of Suzanne Hoschedé-Monet, Claude Monet’s stepdaughter and frequent model, Butler was far from simply an associate; he was a gifted painter in his own right, deeply influenced by, yet distinct within, the artistic milieu of Giverny. His story is one of transatlantic artistic exchange, familial connection, and a dedication to capturing the fleeting beauty of e…