Monet's Years at Giverny: A Garden Becomes Painting explores the period of Claude Monet's life when he lived and worked at his home and garden in Giverny, France, where he produced many of his most celebrated landscape paintings. The book traces Monet?' development as a landscape artist, focusing on how his garden and its surroundings influenced his artistic vision. Featuring numerous plates and historic photographs, this richly illustrated volume gives insight into Monet's unique creative power and artistic process during the years he spent in Giverny. In Monet's Years at Giverny: A Garden Becomes Painting, Horst Keller presents a visual and narrative journey through the artist Claude Monet's connection with his garden in Giverny, which became a central subject in his art. The book shows how Monet's environment- his carefully cultivated gardens, water lily ponds, pathways, hedges and bridges - inspired his work, shaping the way he saw light, color and reflection. With high-quality color reproductions, the publication places Monet's paintings alongside images and commentary that highlight his techniques and artistic motivations. The narrative emphasizes the importance of Giverny as both a personal and artistic space, and illustrates the evolution of Monet's style during his most productive years.