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Presented alongside Monet's Impressionist paintings, Russell's superb photographs capture the spirit of their locations--along the River Creuse, around the coasts of France, near his home at Giverny, and on his travels to Holland, Norway, Venice, and London. They convey the visual drama of Monet's motifs--their form, and the play and quality of the light that inspired him to paint them. Quoting extensively from Monet's letters, Russell brings the painter to life as never before. In a powerful combination of art, photographs, text, and works, the book gives a fascinagting insight into this most celebrated and beloved painter.

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A Beautiful and Very Informative Adjunct to the Monet Library

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
August 23, 2005

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