Vivian Russell follows the trail of Monet's favourite artistic haunts in this unique art book which sets her superb photographs of the landscapes she encounters alongside Monet's artistic impressions.
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A Beautiful and Very Informative Adjunct to the Monet Library,
By Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Monet's Landscapes (Paperback)
Monet's evocative landscapes with their lush and subtle colors, thrilling use of light from various times of the day and the seasons, and varied locations of vantage have rarely been so beautifully presented as in this small but elegant book by Vivian Russell.
Russell has visited many of the sites Monet painted and took photographs not only of the particular subject of his paintings, but also of the surrounding countryside, a fact that adds flavor of place to what must have inspired Monet. Not only does she include the coasts of France and Giverny, Monet's home and famous gardens, but she also traveled to Venice (some of Monet's most ethereal works are from this special haven), Norway, the flower fields of Holland, and the majesty of London. The photographs are superb and offer interesting information on what Monet decided to edit or to enrich with the impressionist's eye. Russell is a fine writer and her comments and sensitivity to include much information from Monet's letters makes this book not only a perfect coffee table tome, but also a fine adjunct to art students and collectors alike. Highly Recommended! Grady Harp, August 05
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every monet lover should own this book,
By bookloverFLA (south of Sarasota FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monet's Landscapes (Hardcover)
fantastic background information on both Monet's life from his own letters as well as contemporary photographs of the landscapes that Monet painted so that one can see what he saw.
If you have ever wanted to travel to the cliffs and beaches of Normandy but cannot go there it is a thrilling visit though the pages of this book. I am so glad I got it BTW Monet was quite passionate in his letters, really gives one a better sense of the person as well as learning more about the painter in his own words.
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Terrific Book,
By snowman "esnowman" (Westford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a terrific book. It not only contains a bunch of interesting Monet's, but it juxtaposes them with photographs of the landscape Monet was painting. For example, in the section on Venice, Monet's painting of the Palazzo Dorio is opposite a photo of the same building from the same vantage point. This gives you extra insight into how Monet rendered the scene. The book includes sections on Etretat, Antibes, Holland, Rouen, Norway, Venice and more. Unfortunately, it doesn't include London; if it did, I wouldn't have had enough stars! But nevertheless this book is a treasure; well worth it for those interested in Monet.
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The two dramatic promontories which jut out on either side of the bay of Etretat could be said to represent the first and last of Monet's campaigns there conducted over a period of twenty years, and the sweeping beach they enclose the learning curve upon which he matured as an artist and a man. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The two dramatic promontories which jut out on either side of the bay of Etretat could be said to represent the first and last of Monet's campaigns there conducted over a period of twenty years, and the sweeping beach they enclose the learning curve upon which he matured as an artist and a man. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Belle Isle, Palazzo Barbaro, Monte Carlo, Carnaval de Nice, Claude Monet, Ernest Hoschedé, Grand Canal New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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