Description
“Claude Monet Pastels” by Daniel Coenn, part of the My Pocket Gallery series, focuses on the Impressionist master’s work in pastel. Significantly, Monet’s pastels are much rarer than his famous oil paintings. He created around 110 known pastels. These pieces served several important purposes for the artist.
Pastel’s Role in Monet’s Art
Monet often used pastel for spontaneous, intimate work. The dry medium provided a unique texture and immediate color application. Consequently, the pastels offer a direct glimpse into his artistic process and inner emotional life.
Monet used pastels:
- As finished works for friends and for sale.
- To explore the effects of light on nature, similar to his paintings.
- To convey dark or troubled moods not present in his calmer oils.
Therefore, this volume highlights a side of Monet’s art that reveals his struggles and initial creative concepts, especially during challenging periods of his life.
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