Daniel Wildenstein
Monet or the Triumph of Impressionism
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836551014
- author:
- Daniel Wildenstein
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 16.1 x 4.4 cm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Claude Monet: The Triumph of Impressionism Claude Monet was an artist who dedicated his life to capturing the essence of light on canvas. Unlike other artists, he pursued this goal with unwavering dedication, often painting directly from the object in front of him. This approach led to a profound impact on the way we perceive the natural world and its phenomena. Monet's work underwent a significant transformation over the years, influenced by his experiences in Algeria and his acquaintance with other prominent artists of the late 19th century. His later series of water lilies, painted in his garden at Giverny, marked a turning point in his explorations, as they approached a formlessness that would later become characteristic of abstract art. This biography offers a detailed and insightful commentary on Monet's remarkable life and work, accompanied by numerous reproductions and archive photos.