French artist Claude Monet (1840–1926) was one of the founders of the Impressionist movement and is considered one of the most successful painters in contemporary art. Impressionism, which originated in France in the 1860s, is characterized by the artist’s depiction of the visual impression of the moment, specifically the transient effect of light and colour. Monet was particularly fascinated with portraying the beauty of nature as the light, shadows and colours changed with each passing moment, day or season.

Among the Impressionists, Monet is perhaps best known for his garden scenes and it was in Giverny, a village on the banks of the Seine River, where he discovered his greatest inspiration. After purchasing property spread across two acres, Monet set about designing an expansive garden according to the contrasts of colour and shadow, as though it were a painting. In his words, he designed his gardens at Giverny “both for the pleasure of the eye and for the purpose of having subjects to paint.”

This garden was where Monet created many of his most famous works, including a series of canvases called Chrysanthemums. The 1897 painting reproduced on this cover portrays a vibrant bed of colorful chrysanthemums captured in Monet’s distinctive heavy brushstrokes, which beautifully highlight both the magnificence and tranquility of nature.

Features: 

• Can hold up to 40 sheets of A4 paper
• Magnetic closure with 3 pairs of magnets keeps it securely fastened
• Expandable fabric sides
• Interior lining made from kraft paper for an organic feel

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