In 1874 Claude Monet's painting Impression, Sunrise caused uproar among the critics and a revolution in painting.
His inventiveness was inexhaustible: with paintings of haystacks, poplars and, finally, the enchanting water-lilies of Giverny, Monet captured light in all its fleeting qualities.
At last, almost blind – 'I fear the dark more than death' – he feverishly produced near-abstract landscapes of water and reflection, a vision of nature that paved the way for the art of our own times.
Including hundreds of beautiful reproductions and contemporary illustrations, comprehensive text, documentary witness accounts and letters, this pocket-sized book is perfect both for the lover of Monet and of the history of Impressionism.
His inventiveness was inexhaustible: with paintings of haystacks, poplars and, finally, the enchanting water-lilies of Giverny, Monet captured light in all its fleeting qualities.
At last, almost blind – 'I fear the dark more than death' – he feverishly produced near-abstract landscapes of water and reflection, a vision of nature that paved the way for the art of our own times.
Including hundreds of beautiful reproductions and contemporary illustrations, comprehensive text, documentary witness accounts and letters, this pocket-sized book is perfect both for the lover of Monet and of the history of Impressionism.
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- Authors:
- Patin, Sylvie
- Year Published:
- 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780500300305
- Number of Pages:
- 176
- Publication Date:
- 21/06/1993
- Publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Series:
- New Horizons
- Illustrations Note:
- Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780500300305