Art

The Works: Claude Monet: The Essential Masterpieces

Explore the life and art of Claude Monet through 50 of his most important works.

The Works: Claude Monet is a stunning art book showcasing
50 of Monet’s most compelling artworks.

From his breathtaking and evolving studies of water lilies to the striking contrasts and rich decadence of his portrait of his wife Camille, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Monet’s style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to the great artist.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

About The Author

Sally Grant is an art historian, curator, and an arts, culture, and travel journalist. Her art criticism and other writing has appeared in publications such Artforum, Ms. magazine, Hamptons Art Hub, and Australian Book Review. She has also written for the Guggenheim blog and catalogue entries for the Post-War and Contemporary Art Department of Christie’s New York. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.

  • Publish Date: September 01, 2026
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Art - Individual Artists - Monographs
  • Publisher: Smith Street Books
  • Trim Size: 5-7/8 x 8
  • Pages: 208
  • US Price: $22.95
  • CDN Price: $29.95
  • ISBN: 978-1-923503-11-3

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