Monet

Monet by Jackie Wullschläger is the 2024 Elizabeth Longford Prize–winning biography that brings the founder of Impressionism into vivid, human focus. Built from thousands of newly translated letters and previously unpublished sources, it’s a richly researched work of art history that still reads with the pull of a great narrative.

Wullschläger follows Claude Monet beyond the studio and into the pressures, passions and losses that shaped his relentless experimentation with light and colour. The book traces how ambition, relationships and resilience fed the boldness of his painting, offering an intimate view of the decisions and risks behind the canvases we think we already know.

Perfect for readers who love modern art, French history, cultural biography and the inner lives of artists—especially anyone heading to the galleries for a deeper look.

Add it to your shelf and rediscover Monet with fresh eyes.