Impressionism is only direct sensation. All great painters were less or more impressionists. It is mainly a question of instinct, and much simpler th… - Claude Monet

The sea is superb, but the cliffs don't match up to those at Fecamp. Here I'll be certain to do more boats.

Did you know that I went to London to see Whistler and that I spent about twelve days, very impressed by London and also by Whistler, who is a great artist; moreover, he could not have been more charming to me, and has invited me to exhibit at his show.

You'll understand... that I'm chasing the merest sliver of color. It's my own fault, I want to grasp the intangible. It's terrible how the light runs out, taking color with it. Color, any color, lasts a second, sometimes three of four minutes at the most.