Mornings with Monet

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Monet loved to paint what he saw around him, particularly the Seine River. He was initially rejected for using bright colors, tangled brushstrokes–condemned for his impressions. Bu t soon art dealers and collectors were lining up each morning to see as Monet saw. Monet, however, waited only for the light, the changing light. Each morning he had a dozen canvases on hand to paint a dozen different moments. His brush moved back and forth, chasing sunlight–putting in the arduous work to create an image that seemed to contain no effort at all. Hardcover Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in. Pages: 40 4-8 years Show more