Who said "My only desire is to grasp what I see before me."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

My only desire is to grasp what I see before me. - Claude Monet

"My only desire is to grasp what I see before me."

Claude Monet Creativity

Impressionist Painter French 1840–1926

"I must have flowers, always, and always."

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment."

"The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration."

"I am following Nature without being able to grasp her."

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."