Who said "I only knew that I wanted to paint."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

I only knew that I wanted to paint. - Claude Monet

"I only knew that I wanted to paint."

Claude Monet Dreams

Impressionist Painter French 1840–1926

"I must have flowers, always, and always."

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment."

"The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration."

"I am following Nature without being able to grasp her."

"This is going to be a great show!"

"Dreams are what make life worth living."

"Never stop dreaming big."

"Dreams are what keep us going."