Monet's Landscapes (Paperback)

by Vivian Russell (Author) "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..." (more)
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Windswept skies, towering poplars, vertiginous cliffs, majestic cityscapes, Claude Monet captured in luminous paint the fleeting moments that make up these images of landscape. In so doing, he conveyed the vitality of nature and the elements.

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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln (July 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711224536
• ISBN-13: 978-0711224537
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #536,363 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Very Informative Adjunct to the Monet Library, August 23, 2005

By	Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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