This book explores Claude Monet's lifelong fascination with Japanese art and culture, examining how it profoundly influenced his artistic vision. From early paintings reflecting the impact of Japanese prints on depictions of modern life to his later works, such as the waterlilies, the book reveals how Monet's style, subject matter, and relationship with nature were shaped by this influence.
It examines the presence of Japanese prints in Monet's home, and how he was deemed a faithful emulator of Hokusai. The publication also looks at specific examples, comparing Monet's paintings with Japanese works to illustrate the transfer of vision. It is an examination of the cross-cultural exchange that impacted an iconic artist.
