“Mona’s Eyes”
By Christian Morisot
I recently acquired a book I absolutely loved: the illustrated version of “Mona’s Eyes,” published by Albin Michel in the Beaux-Arts series, featuring over 160 reproductions
The premise is original: “Mona has fifty-two weeks left before she goes blind. Her grandfather wants to show her the world through paintings in the Musée d’Orsay and elsewhere, helping her to remember and appreciate the beauty of this world through art.”
This grandfather is a unique character, a learned, fascinating, and somewhat eccentric man. Nevertheless, every Wednesday after school, he takes his granddaughter to discover a work of art.
This book compiles the text of the bestselling novel, which has sold 500,000 copies in France and has been translated into 37 languages. Its strength lies in the quality of the illustrations, featuring 52 masterpieces from Michelangelo to Basquiat. A beautiful lesson in humanity where art serves life.
A wonderful gift to give yourself or someone else.
Note: "Mona's Eyes" by Thomas Schlesser won the Readers' Choice Award, 2025 selection.
This grandfather is a unique character, a learned, fascinating, and somewhat eccentric man. Nevertheless, every Wednesday after school, he takes his granddaughter to discover a work of art.
This book compiles the text of the bestselling novel, which has sold 500,000 copies in France and has been translated into 37 languages. Its strength lies in the quality of the illustrations, featuring 52 masterpieces from Michelangelo to Basquiat. A beautiful lesson in humanity where art serves life.
A wonderful gift to give yourself or someone else.
Note: "Mona's Eyes" by Thomas Schlesser won the Readers' Choice Award, 2025 selection.