Claude Monet: 1840-1926 - Softcover

Stuckey, Charles F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500279047 ISBN 13: 9780500279045

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1996

Synopsis

This book, originally published to coincide with the blockbuster exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1995--the most comprehensive retrospective ever assembled of Monet's work--features 161 masterpieces by Monet drawn from public and private collections all over the world, along with an extensive, month-by-month chronology which examines the artist's life and career in absorbing detail. 278 illustrations, 226 in color.

About this title

About the Author:

Charles F. Stuckey is Frances and Thomas Dittmer Curator of Twentieth-Century Painting and Sculpture at The Art Institute of Chicago.

From Library Journal:

Being the first American museum to acquire a Monet and now possessing a significant Monet collection, the Art Institute of Chicago is, not surprisingly, currently presenting the largest, most comprehensive retrospective of the artist's works ever staged. Distinguished art scholar and curator Stuckey has brought together from public and private collections worldwide works that represent every facet of the Impressionist painter's long career. In his introductory essay for this exhibition catalog, Stuckey points out gaps that exist in Monet scholarship, especially from the mid-1880s to the artist's death in 1926. A detailed, 71-page chronology including images of works by Monet's contemporaries, key Monet works not in the exhibition, and historical photographs underscores Monet's profound influence on modern art as well as art of the previous century. Above all, readers will luxuriate in the 161 magnificent full-color plates. Popular garden author Russell (Gardens of the Riviera, Rizzoli, 1994) highlights Monet's year-round horticultural talents and provides an ideal companion volume to the exhibition catalog. She traces Monet's purchase of the now-famous apple orchard site, his meticulous plans to convert Giverny to a natural, informal garden, and the recent, spectacular restoration. The nurseries from which Monet ordered water lilies and peonies, his "paintbox beds" for experimenting with colors, friendships with fellow gardeners Caillebotte and Clemenceau, and lively details of the day-to-day monumental maintenance chores combine with sumptuous color photographs of the restored garden, reproductions of paintings, and historical photographs to create a delightful publication. Monet's genius for using the garden as his canvas and immortalizing Giverny in impressionistic masterpieces is richly conveyed. Both volumes are highly recommended.?Joan Levin, MLS, Chicago
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About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0500279047
• ISBN 13: 9780500279045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282