Edgar Degas's influence upon Mary Cassatt has long been acknowledged, but her role in shaping his artistic production and in preparing the way for his warm reception in America is fully examined for the first time. These two major figures of the impressionist movement shared a keen observer's eye, as well as openness to experimentation. Despite differences of gender and nationality, they built a deep friendship based on mutual respect and admiration for each other's talents. Focusing on the critical period from the late ...
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Edgar Degas's influence upon Mary Cassatt has long been acknowledged, but her role in shaping his artistic production and in preparing the way for his warm reception in America is fully examined for the first time. These two major figures of the impressionist movement shared a keen observer's eye, as well as openness to experimentation. Despite differences of gender and nationality, they built a deep friendship based on mutual respect and admiration for each other's talents. Focusing on the critical period from the late 1870s through the mid-1880s, when Degas and Cassatt were most closely allied, this book brings together some seventy works in a variety of media to examine the fascinating artistic dialogue that developed between these two celebrated artists. Technical analysis provides new insight into the intersections between their art in terms of choice of media and methods as well as subject matter. The authors also examine the artists' participation in the unrealised collaborative impressionist publication Le Jour et la Nuit, which resulted in some of their most exceptional prints. Another focus is a series of prints, pastels, and paintings produced by Degas on the theme of Mary Cassatt at the Louvre. A number of works exchanged between the two artists serve as a tangible testament to the affinity between Degas and Cassatt and show both artists as collectors and champions of each other's art.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
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LIKE NEW in VERY GOID jacket. Size: 9x1x11; Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, May 11-October 5, 2014; 160 p., immaculate and unmarked; lavishly illustrated, with full-page, full-color plates as well as drawings and some photos; binding tight; boards prstine, well-protected by pictorial d.j., itself without discernible wear. 10" x 11".
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VG (Two words written in pen on FFEP) Aqua stamped cloth, beige & color illus. dust jacket, 160 pp., many color illus. Issued in conjunction with a 2014 exhibition. "Edgar Degas's influence upon Mary Cassatt has long been acknowledged, but her role in shaping his artistic production and in preparing the way for his warm reception in America is fully examined here for the first time. These two major figures of the impressionist movement shared a keen observer's eye and an openness to experimentation. With a focus on the critical period from the late 1870s through the mid-1880s when they were most closely allied, this volume brings together some seventy works in a variety of media--oil paintings, pastels, and works on paper (etchings, lithographs, monotypes, and drawings)--to illustrate the artistic dialogue that developed between them. Drawing from the National Gallery of Art's exceptionally rich holdings as well as loans from both public and private lenders, [this book] builds upon groundbreaking technical analysis to present new insights into these artists' approaches. Theirs was a dialogue grounded in commonalities and subtle variations, as each embraced experimentation and unconventional materials with aplomb." (dj).
