It seems to me, when I see nature, that I see it ready made, completely written - but then, try to do it! All this proves that one must think of nothing but them [impressions]; it is by dint of observation and reflection that one makes discoveries. (Claude Monet)

It seems to me, when I see nature, that I see it ready made, completely written - but then, try to do it! All this proves that one must think of nothing but them [impressions]; it is by dint of observation and reflection that one makes discoveries.

Claude Monet

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