Monet: The Triumph of Impressionism is a definitive portrait of the father of Impressionism, penned by renowned art historian Daniel Wildenstein. With vivid narrative and sumptuous visuals, the book traces Monet’s relentless pursuit of light, atmosphere, and movement—from the early plein-air studies to the dreamlike Water Lilies at Giverny. Through rare photographs, personal letters, and hundreds of dazzling reproductions, Wildenstein brings to life not just the evolution of Monet’s brush, but the spirit of an era that revolutionized modern art. This volume is both an aesthetic feast and an essential chronicle of a visionary who turned fleeting moments into timeless masterpieces.
Monet or the Triumph of Impressionism
Daniel Wildenstein (1917–2001) was a renowned French art historian, dealer, and publisher, best known for his authoritative catalogues raisonnés on Impressionist masters like Monet, Manet, and Gauguin. As head of the Wildenstein Institute, he combined scholarly rigor with deep market insight, shaping both the academic and commercial art worlds. His five-volume work on Monet remains a cornerstone of Impressionist scholarship.