Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
Andre Deutsch (2013), Edition: Slipcased, 63 pages
Description
Produced in association with the Musée Marmottan Monet, this stunning collection presents the life and art of Claude Monet, a leading light of the Impressionist movement. More than 12 rare, removable facsimile documents--from sketches and posters to baptismal and marriage certificates--highlight the development of his work and give insights into his influences, interests, and personal world.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
63 p.; 11.68 x 1.14 inches
ISBN
0233003983 / 9780233003986
Local notes
Produced in association with the Musee Marmottan Monet, this beautifully illustrated book looks at the life and work of the leading light in the Impressionist movement. Augmented by the inclusion of circa a dozen facsimile documents, selected from Monet's personal archives, this book highlights the influences on his work, shows how he developed series of paintings that reflected the world around him and gives an insight into his personal interests. The documents include sketches and preliminary drawings, letters, marriage registrations, and postcards.