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Monet's Travels Traced in New Book Series

publication · 2026-04-24

French publisher Cinabre has launched a new collection titled Partance, which explores the often overlooked role of travel in artists' development. The centenary of Claude Monet's death (1840–1926) provides the occasion for the first comprehensive retracing of all his journeys abroad, examining their impact on his art. The book invites readers to follow Monet's steps in Oslo, Venice, London, and Bordighera.

Key facts

  • Publisher Cinabre launched the Partance collection.
  • The collection deciphers the underestimated facet of travel in artists' careers.
  • The centenary of Claude Monet's death (1840–1926) is the occasion.
  • The book retraces all of Monet's foreign travels for the first time.
  • It examines the impact of his peregrinations on his art.
  • Monet's travels included Oslo, Venice, London, and Bordighera.
  • The article was published in L'ŒIL n°795 on May 1, 2026.
  • The article is by Isabelle Manca-Kunert.

Entities

Artists

  • Claude Monet

Institutions

  • Cinabre
  • L'ŒIL

Locations

  • Oslo
  • Venice
  • London
  • Bordighera

Sources