For a month I have been unable to paint because I lack the colours. That's not important. Right now it's my wife's life in jeopardy that terrifies me. It is unbearable to see her suffer.
— Claude Monet Modern

Impressionism founder

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Letter, during his wife Camille's illness

Date / Period

1879

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Strange & Unusual

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https://www.monet-giverny.com/monets-life-through-his-letters-and-paintings/

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