Claude Monet, 1840-1926 : a feast for the eyes / Karin Sagner-Düchting ; [English translation, Karen Williams]
1998. Köln : New York : Benedikt Taschen. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Item #435866
ISBN: 3822850241
Physical description: 220 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm. Contents: Childhood and artistic beginnings -- A new way of seeing : first successes and setbacks in the Salon -- Interludes in England and Holland, 1870/71 -- Argenteuil, 1872-1878 : the new movement is named -- Vétheuil, 1878-1881 : 'A difficult time with a dark future' -- Poissy, 1881-1883 : 'New start and new hope' -- Giverny, 1883-1926 : 'The legend has begun' -- Monet's "Water lilies" decorations and the 'Sistine Chapel of Impressionism' -- Claude Monet : biographical summary -- Alphabetical list of paintings. Subjects: Monet, Claude 1840-1926 Criticism and interpretation. Painting, Modern 19th century France. Impressionist artists France ; Biography.
Price: €25.00