Claire Joyes
Claire Joyes has written several books about Claude Monet, and in this book she has created a richly detailed picture of Monet's private world. She and her husband, Jean-Marie Toulgouat, Madame Monet's great-grandson, live at Giverny and were closely involved in the faithful restoration of the gardens, which are now open to the public.
Claire Joyes has written several books about Claude Monet, and in this book she has created a richly detailed picture of Monet's private world. She and her husband, Jean-Marie Toulgouat, Madame Monet's great-grandson, live at Giverny and were closely involved in the faithful restoration of the gardens, which are now open to the public. See less
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Claire Joyes book reviews
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The Taste of Giverny: At Home with Monet and the American Impressionists
Beautiful But Odd
by June, Dec 8, 2022
This book has gorgeous photos of Giverny, the places and buildings staged to look like it did when the Impressionists were there. It also has reproductions of many of the wonderful works made in ... Read More
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Monet's Table: The Cooking Journals of Claude Monet
Recipes not reliable
by smmm, Sep 11, 2008
It's a beautiful book, but I have not found the recipes to be reliable. Some of them are awfully fussy - too many ingredients and steps for the resulting dish. Read More
