Monet in Normandy

by Richard R. Brettell, Heather Lemonedes (Compiler), Lynn Federle Orr (Compiler)

An extraordinary new look at the world's most beloved Impressionist, this catalogue examines some of the artist's most important paintings, including the famed Giverny canvases, the iconic haystacks, and the Rouen cathedral series. Many rarely seen works are also featured and illustrate Monet's enduring ties to the Norman region. It was in Normandy that Monet began his painting career, and it was there that he met his first great mentor, Eugène Boudin. Monet developed a deep affection for the region. He would return time after time to depict its dramatic coastline, picturesque villages, and seaside resorts. Normandy has been a source of inspiration for artists over the centuries, and the catalogue puts Monet's work in context with those who came before—Corot, Millet, Courbet, Whistler, and Boudin—and his fellow revolutionaries—Morisot, Pissarro, Renoir, Degas.Featuring more than sixty master works, Monet in Normandy marks one of the largest Impressionist exhibitions to be on view in the United States. Illuminating the essays are works by other great contemporaries such as Pissarro, Morisot, and Degas.

Genres: Art, Reference

192 pages, Hardcover

First published June 27, 2006

Reviews

[emma burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

hi this is my coffee table book that i bought at goodwill & i am trying to at least get to 28 books since i will not be reaching my goal :) love u monet sir

[RF · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband, in-laws, and I saw the Monet in Normandy exhibit here in Raleigh - I do love impressionism. I saw paintings I was less familiar with... this book catalogues the exhibit. Delightful!

[Cal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The potential crown jewel of my coffee table