Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism by Daniel Wildenstein

Turner, tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840-1926) to capture light itself on canvas. This biography does full justice to this most remarkable and profoundly influential artist, and offers numerous reproductions and archive photos alongside a detailed and insightful commentary. The high point of his explorations was the late series of water lilies, painted in his own garden at Giverny, which, in their approach towards almost total formlessness, are really the origin of abstract art. Whether it was through his early interest in Japanese prints, his time as a conscript in the dazzling light of Algeria, or his personal acquaintance with the major painters of the late 19th century, the work Monet produced throughout his long life would change forever the way we perceive both the natural world and its attendant phenomena. It could be said that Monet reinvented the possibilities of color. Of all the Impressionists, it was the man Cézanne called ?only an eye, but my God what an eye!? who stayed true to the principle of absolute fidelity to the visual sensation, painting directly from the object.

Turner, tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840?1926) to capture light itself on canvas. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 588 pages, ENG, illustrated, dustjacket, New. A visual representation of an extraordinary artistic career, that simultaneously brings to life the spirit of a whole era.' : Color Photographs: 9.75 x 12.5 in.: 480 pages. 'The definitive Monet biography by Daniel Wildenstein, a leading authority on Impressionist painting and author of the catalogue of Monet's works, is lavishly illustrated with 572 reproductions and complementary photographic documents. Otherwise, boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Outside lower corner of dustjacket and corner of back board have light stained area on inside as well, not affecting back pages.

Dustjacket is complete but top edge is worn and inside of back part is rough due to having previously stuck to book's back board, presumably due to moisture. KB#011195: Bookjacket/dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover.

Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism by Daniel Wildenstein