What kind of painting was popular before Monet?

Question

The people in the 1800's who critized Monet, what kind of art were they into?

Answer 1

Salon art, realistis art, which was basically historical and mythical subjects done in a highly refined manner, where brushstrokes were invisible. Compare Washington Crossing the Delaware to what Monet did.

Answer 2

realism and before that religious paintings only