The statement that is not a characteristic of Impressionism as shown in Claude Monet's "Rouen Cathedral West Facade" is:
A famous cathedral was chosen for the subject of the painting.
While it is true that Monet painted a famous cathedral, the choice of subject itself (i.e., a famous landmark) is not a defining characteristic of Impressionism. The other options related to light, broken brush strokes, and the use of complementary colors are all key features of the Impressionist style.