Who said "The mist and the light are the real stars of my paintings."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Monet.

The mist and the light are the real stars of my paintings. - Claude Monet

"The mist and the light are the real stars of my paintings."

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."