
Monet
The Bigger Picture
Anne Sefrioui(Author)
Prestel (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 11. February 2025
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-3-7913-7782-7 (ISBN)
Description
Monet's breathtaking artistry comes fully alive in this luxurious volume that features dozens of exquisite reproductions; 48 extra pages on six fold-out spreads; coloured edges; and a printed canvas binding.
From early works depicting the forests at Fontainebleau and the beach at Sainte-Adresse, to his revolutionary water lily series, this gorgeous volume showcases Monet's mastery of light, color, and movement; his fluid and rhythmic brushstrokes; and his reverence for the natural world.
Thematically arranged, it features sixty impeccable reproductions, including foldout spreads of six essential masterpieces: Impression, Rising Sun; Woman with a Parasol; Bordighera; Venice, Palazzo Dario; Water Lily Pond; and Willows in the Morning. This immersive volume is the next best thing to standing in an art gallery examining a Monet painting from different angles and distances.
From luminous beach scenes and brilliant Mediterranean afternoons to captivating cityscapes and the restful beauty of Giverny, this book encapsulates the essence of Monet's groundbreaking style and enduring legacy. Perfect for both seasoned art connoisseurs and those newly discovering the wonders of Impressionism, this volume will delight and inspire with every turn of its pages, making it an unforgettable gift for any lover of art and beauty.
From early works depicting the forests at Fontainebleau and the beach at Sainte-Adresse, to his revolutionary water lily series, this gorgeous volume showcases Monet's mastery of light, color, and movement; his fluid and rhythmic brushstrokes; and his reverence for the natural world.
Thematically arranged, it features sixty impeccable reproductions, including foldout spreads of six essential masterpieces: Impression, Rising Sun; Woman with a Parasol; Bordighera; Venice, Palazzo Dario; Water Lily Pond; and Willows in the Morning. This immersive volume is the next best thing to standing in an art gallery examining a Monet painting from different angles and distances.
From luminous beach scenes and brilliant Mediterranean afternoons to captivating cityscapes and the restful beauty of Giverny, this book encapsulates the essence of Monet's groundbreaking style and enduring legacy. Perfect for both seasoned art connoisseurs and those newly discovering the wonders of Impressionism, this volume will delight and inspire with every turn of its pages, making it an unforgettable gift for any lover of art and beauty.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Munich
Germany
Illustrations
90
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1307 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-7913-7782-7 (9783791377827)
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ANNE SEFRIOUI is the author of numerous art books, including Hiroshige: Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces (2017), Kingfisher with Lotus Flower: Birds of Japan (2022), and Van Gogh: The Bigger Picture (2024), all published by Prestel.