Claude Monet: 1840-1926

by Joseph Baillo, Laurence Bertrand-Dorléac, John House

The Monet exhibition taking place in fall 2010 at the Grand Palais in Paris has caused an international sensation. In a rapturous review on the front page of The New York Times, Michael Kimmelman says that it gives us a sublime painter whose achievement places him in the company of artists who reveal the world with new vision. This catalogue offers a permanent record of this magnificent art exhibition. 

Claude Monet is one of the most beloved painters in the history of art. His work appeals both to the broad general public and to artists, who are moved and challenged by his achievement over a working life that spanned six decades. With more than 300 illustrations of Monet’s greatest works and accessible essays by leading art historians, this lush volume offers a vivid new perspective on the artist and his work. 

Praise for Monet:

"The biggest art spectacle in Europe this fall . . . it is, believe it or not, the first full-dress overview Paris has staged in decades, the first chance anywhere to see the whole sweep of his work in some time. The French are treating it like a national celebration. . . . The exhibition would have been a box office smash even if it had corralled fewer of Monet's benchmarks. It happens to be ravishing."--Michael Kimmelman, The New York Times

Genres: Art

384 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2010

Reviews

[Linda Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written by 9 different authors providing essays about periods and themes of Monet’s life. His paintings are featured at the end of each section. I found it to be very well researched and comprehensive. I learned a great deal reading it. The only drawback was that were quotations in French that were not translated.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly detailed book. Pictures in excellent color rendering. My first pass through the book from my local library, was just to admire the paintings. Since I have not seen a collection of Monet so complete, I did not know about his range of subject matter.