Monet by Himself
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,History & Criticism
Monet by Himself Details
From Library Journal Through new translations of letters to family, friends, fellow artists, business associates, and collectors, Monet reveals himself in many differing moods and circumstances. Letters to his companion and eventually second wife, Alice Hoschede, report on the successes and failures of his painting expeditions, which took him away from home for months at a time. Throughout, he reveals his work methods and his joy when he succeeds in capturing a certain quality of light or color. His letters are also filled with his frequent financial woes, forcing him to request assistance from his friends and dealers again and again. An introductory biography and brief essays at the beginning of each chronological division place the letters in context. The letters are enriched by over 200 superb color reproductions. A sumptuous book of value for high school students as well as graduate students and scholars.- Lynell A. Morr, John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Lib., Sarasota, Fla.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Read more Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: French --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Read more About the Author Richard Kendall is an art historian, teacher and painter who has specialized in nineteenth century French art. He has lectured extensively on the subject in Britain, Europe and the USA, and has published a number of books and articles on the artists of the Impressionist movement. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Read more
Reviews
This is a splendid book in every sense and a rare one indeed. It offers private letters to the reader which have been rarely seen. They are written by Monet and to Monet by other noteworthy 19th century artists such as: Degas, Manet, Pissarro, etc. The topics of exchange are remarkable in that one learns of the mixed feelings some artists of the era had for one another. One learns of the complex marketing problems and politics of the time in art and culture more generally. So in addition to entering the mind of Monet up close and personal I was amazed at the quality of reproductions of his work and of period photographs of the man and his clan that added so much to the experience of the book. I loved this book especially as a Van Gogh author who relied exclusively on Van Gogh's letters in producing our now widely read- "Van Goghs Untold Journey" in print and eBook. I believe that the best research on any artist is derived by a close study of the known facts and especially personal letters. I recommend this book with gusto! William Havlicek PhD.
