Who said "To create beauty, one must first understand its essence."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

To create beauty, one must first understand its essence. - Claude Monet

"To create beauty, one must first understand its essence."

Claude Monet Beauty

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."

"Beauty comes in many forms."

"Beauty comes from within."

"True beauty lies in authenticity."

"Beauty exists in the most unexpected places."