The review seems almost anachronistic----as if the writer was in a time-warp---as if he were reviewing the still-wet paintings of an unknown dabbler, rather than the world-class work of a renowned artist as Monet is known today----the painter with an ephemeral ability to dapple his canvases with the stardust of our dreams.
That's an interesting thought about a time warp. I'm inclined to agree, since Monet's credentials are pretty well established by now!
The guy starts off his review with this line, "But the very idea of Monet sometimes makes me want to kick a golden retriever." I can see where something like that might be used as humor, but here it just seems like a demonstration of outright sourness and meanness on the part of the reviewer.
Liz, nicely phrased!
I think the reviewer is just sick of Monet. We see prints and exhibitions of his work everywhere, and people do value his work. I understand where the writer's coming from, but I don't agree and I don't think he writes very well. But if he can get us talking about art on FR, then I like it!