Monet by Alberto Martini – 1978 First U.S. Edition – Avenel Art Library

Monet by Alberto Martini is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the life and work of Claude Monet, one of the defining figures of French Impressionism. Published in 1978 as the First U.S. Edition in the Avenel Art Library, this hardcover volume combines a concise biography with 59 annotated colour plates of Monet’s paintings.

The book traces Monet’s development as an artist and highlights his fascination with light, atmosphere, water, gardens, and the changing effects of nature. From landscapes and rivers to gardens and water lilies, the reproductions showcase the loose brushwork and luminous colour that helped shape the Impressionist movement.

A strong choice for art lovers, students, collectors, and readers interested in French Impressionism, nineteenth-century painting, and classic illustrated art books.

Hardcover, Very Good. Previous owner’s name on front endpaper. Dust jacket shows rubbing and light edge wear. Interior otherwise clean.