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Monet's Water Lilies Vivian Russell

Monet's Water Lilies By Vivian Russell

Monet's Water Lilies by Vivian Russell


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Summary

This book explores the role of water lilies as a central source of artistic inspiration for Monet, offering insights into the artist's work as a gardener and painter.

Monet's Water Lilies Summary

Monet's Water Lilies by Vivian Russell

'It took me a long time to understand my water lilies,' Monet wrote of his pond at Giverny. 'I had planted them for the pure pleasure of it, and I grew them without thinking of painting them...And then, all of a sudden, I had the revelation of the enchantment of my pond. I took up my palette. Since then I've had no other model.' The pond became Monet's most enduring motif, the water lilies the most celebrated flowers he ever painted. This book tells the story of their role as a central source of artistic inspiration, bringing exciting insights into Monet's work as a gardener and painter. Vivian Russell also describes the making of the water garden which, in contrast to the flower garden, was to be meditative and mysterious, in tune with the Japanese aesthetic. She reveals how Monet chose his water lilies from plants bred specially by Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac at his nursery near Bordeaux. Her superb photographs capturing the ephemeral beauty of the flowers, and the way they appear to float on clouds and undulating rushes, portray the changing moods of the pond, complementing Monet's own serene poems to light.

Monet's Water Lilies Reviews

I have just spent a sunny afternoon alone at Giverny in the utmost serenity ... all through the pages of a new book. Monet's Water Lilies ... is both inspirational and instructive. Sunday Telegraph Like the water lilies that dominated Monet's later work, this book is beautiful to look at. However, the text that accompanies the lavish illustrations is equally fascinating. BBC Gardeners' World Stunningly photographed, this celebrates the water lily's role as the painter Monet's most central source of inspiration. Ideal Home A beautifully presented work detailing the well researched story behind Monet's creation of his now world-famous gardens at Giverny - excellent reading. Mail on Sunday A vivid account of the man and his garden Independent The story told by Vivian Russell is one of life and death, of peace and war, of love and loss, of despair and revival in the valley of the Seine ... this is a beautiful little book. Financial Times Reading this book is a wonderful excursion into Monet's world and garden - read in your garden and feel its serenity wash over you. Enjoyed every minute of it. Excellent value for money. Reckless Gardener One for botanists and art lovers alike. Artists & Illustrators Bursting with fascinating facts, as well as historical details, this beautiful book is sure to make a wonderful present for any art lover. Good Book Guide Bursting with fascinating facts, as well as historical details, this beautiful book charts the development of Monet's garden and his 33-year-long passion for it. Good Book Guide

About Vivian Russell

Vivian Russell is a writer and photographer. An American by birth, she has lived in England and France for most of her life. Her book Monet's Garden won two Garden Writers' Guild Awards. She was a regular contributor to Gardens Illustrated for many years and now writes and photographs for the Daily Telegraph gardening supplement.

Additional information

GOR001843249
9780711212923
0711212929
Monet's Water Lilies by Vivian Russell
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
19980903
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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