Claude Monet

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His life; Notes; His work; Monet 1840-1926 : Chronology; Exhibitions; Monet - Bibliography; Index. For Monet, the act of creation was always a painful struggle. His obsession with capturing light effects in nature was much more intense than that of his contemporaries. In his words: "Skills come and go ... Art is always the same: a transposition of nature that requests as much will as sensitivity. I strive and struggle against the sun ... should as well paint with gold and precious stones."A beautiful display of Impressionist work, Great Masters Monet explores the extraordinary paintings of one of the masters of the 19th century. Monet's rapid brushstroke style in landscapes and scenes from everyd.  Read more... Abstract: His life; Notes; His work; Monet 1840-1926 : Chronology; Exhibitions; Monet - Bibliography; Index. For Monet, the act of creation was always a painful struggle. His obsession with capturing light effects in nature was much more intense than that of his contemporaries. In his words: "Skills come and go ... Art is always the same: a transposition of nature that requests as much will as sensitivity. I strive and struggle against the sun ... should as well paint with gold and precious stones."A beautiful display of Impressionist work, Great Masters Monet explores the extraordinary paintings of one of the masters of the 19th century. Monet's rapid brushstroke style in landscapes and scenes from everyd Content: The beginnings of Impressionism -- Claude Monet-the person -- Early life -- Formative years -- From figure painting to landscape painting -- The first Impressionist exhibition -- The Argenteuil period -- From the single painting to the series -- Monet's reception in Russia -- Exhibitions -- Biography.