The Treasures of Monet

by Howard, Michael
ISBN: 9780233003986
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Produced in association with the Mus e 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. The facsimile documents include:
  • The registration of Monet's baptism in 1841
  • A poster for probably the first exhibition in which Monet took part in 1858
  • An early caricature by Monet
  • Pages from one of the books of Japanese artwork collected by Monet
  • The registration of Monet's marriage to his first wife, Camille
  • An invoice of sales to Durand-Ruel, Monet's principal art dealer
  • A booklet of preparatory drawings by Monet of Rouen Cathedral
  • Monet's letter to the French Minister of State offering Edouard Manet's painting Olympia to the State
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Howard, Michael
  • ISBN: 9780233003986
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 11.60 x 1.20
  • Number Of Pages: 63
  • Publication Year: 2013