Download or read book Who Was Claude Monet? written by Ann Waldron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claude Monet is considered one of the most influential artists of all time. He is a founder of the French Impressionist art movement, and today his paintings sell for millions of dollars. While Monet was alive, however, his work was often criticized and he struggled financially. With over one hundred black-and-white illustrations, this book unveils a true portrait of the artist!