In 1874 Claude Monets painting Impression, Sunrise caused uproar among the critics and a revolution in painting. n n His inventiveness was inexhaustible: with paintings of haystacks, poplars and, finally, the enchanting water-lilies of Giverny, Monet captured light in all its fleeting qualities. n n At last, almost blind - I fear the dark more than death - he feverishly produced near-abstract landscapes of water and reflection, a vision of nature that paved the way for the art of our own times. n n Including hundreds of beautiful reproductions and contemporary illustrations, comprehensive text, documentary witness accounts and letters, this pocket-sized book is perfect both for the lover of Monet and of the history of Impressionism. n