Monet's Water Lilies: The Inspiration of a Floating World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
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An evocative exploration of the interplay between art, nature, and the creative obsession of Claude Monet. In Monet's Water Lilies: The Inspiration of a Floating World, Vivian Russell chronicles the thirty-three-year passion that defined the final decades of the Impressionist master’s life. Moving beyond the canvases themselves, the book provides a dual narrative: it is both a study of Monet as a pioneering gardener—who carefully curated his lily pond in Giverny as a "flowering aquarium"—and a biographical account of the artist’s search for serenity amidst a turbulent era. Russell, an accomplished writer and photographer, pairs her own contemporary, atmospheric photography with historical context to reveal the inspirations behind the iconic series. She highlights how Monet’s interest in Japanese aesthetics and the cultivation of exotic lily species informed his move away from traditional landscapes toward the immersive, near-abstract compositions that would eventually culminate in his monumental works at the Musée de l'Orangerie. This volume is a beautifully presented meditation on the artist’s "floating world," making it an essential read for admirers of Impressionist history and garden design alike.
Author: Vivian Russell
Format: Hardback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
An evocative exploration of the interplay between art, nature, and the creative obsession of Claude Monet. In Monet's Water Lilies: The Inspiration of a Floating World, Vivian Russell chronicles the thirty-three-year passion that defined the final decades of the Impressionist master’s life. Moving beyond the canvases themselves, the book provides a dual narrative: it is both a study of Monet as a pioneering gardener—who carefully curated his lily pond in Giverny as a "flowering aquarium"—and a biographical account of the artist’s search for serenity amidst a turbulent era. Russell, an accomplished writer and photographer, pairs her own contemporary, atmospheric photography with historical context to reveal the inspirations behind the iconic series. She highlights how Monet’s interest in Japanese aesthetics and the cultivation of exotic lily species informed his move away from traditional landscapes toward the immersive, near-abstract compositions that would eventually culminate in his monumental works at the Musée de l'Orangerie. This volume is a beautifully presented meditation on the artist’s "floating world," making it an essential read for admirers of Impressionist history and garden design alike.