A detailed exploration of Impressionist themes of water and boats, this catalogue examines the changing depictions of water from pre-Impressionism (Corot, Daubigny) through Impressionism (Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Caillebotte) to neo- and post-Impressionism (Cezanne, Seurat, Signac). Throughout, connections to contemporary life, such as the literature of Zola and Maupassant and the growing use of boats as leisure craft, clarify the social and cultural implications of the nautical themes embraced by the Impressionists.
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A detailed exploration of Impressionist themes of water and boats, this catalogue examines the changing depictions of water from pre-Impressionism (Corot, Daubigny) through Impressionism (Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Caillebotte) to neo- and post-Impressionism (Cezanne, Seurat, Signac). Throughout, connections to contemporary life, such as the literature of Zola and Maupassant and the growing use of boats as leisure craft, clarify the social and cultural implications of the nautical themes embraced by the Impressionists.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 12x10x1; Skira Rizzoli Publications, Inc.; New York, 2013. Hardcover. Book is very heavy and additional shipping cost may apply. A Very Good, blue binding with white lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, some rubbing to board and spine edges, bumped top rear board corner, slightly cocked, soiled spot top text block edge and fore-edge, bit of sunning to page margins, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, moisture stain rear panel near turn and verso, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 224pp., chronology, bibliography, indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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As New. PICTURE SHOWS SOFTCOVER edition. Color illus. wraps, French flaps, 224 pp., 192 color & BW illus. Issued in conjunction with several 2013-2014 exhibitions of Impressionist paintings of beaches, boats, and various water-based crafts and activities. "Examines the changing depictions of water from pre-Impressionism (Corot, Daubigny) through Impressionism (Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Caillebotte) to neo-and post-Impressionism (Cézanne, Seurat, Signac). Throughout, connections to contemporary life, such as the literature of Zola and Maupassant and the growing use of boats as leisure craft at yacht clubs and locales such as the famously depicted Argenteuil, clarify the social and cultural implications of the nautical themes embraced by the Impressionists." (pub. ) With essays by Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Charles, and Phillip Dennis Cate. Includes an additional spotlight on the life and works of Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894). Stunning and picturesque. Contents as follows: Coastal adventures, riparian pleasures: the Impressionists and boating / Christopher Lloyd--The making of Impressionism: boating, technology, and utopia in nineteenth-century French art / Daniel Charles--Visions of boating in French printmaking: from Daubigny to the Pont-Aven school / Phillip Dennis Cate--Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894): the intersection of art and sailing: a boating chronology / compiled by Gilles Chardeau.
Publisher:
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco / Skira Rizzoli New York
Published:
2013
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17967469605
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VG. Color illus. wraps, French flaps, 224 pp., 192 color & BW illus. Issued in conjunction with several 2013-2014 exhibitions of Impressionist paintings of beaches, boats, and various water-based crafts and activities. "Examines the changing depictions of water from pre-Impressionism (Corot, Daubigny) through Impressionism (Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Caillebotte) to neo-and post-Impressionism (Cézanne, Seurat, Signac). Throughout, connections to contemporary life, such as the literature of Zola and Maupassant and the growing use of boats as leisure craft at yacht clubs and locales such as the famously depicted Argenteuil, clarify the social and cultural implications of the nautical themes embraced by the Impressionists." (pub. ) With essays by Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Charles, and Phillip Dennis Cate. Includes an additional spotlight on the life and works of Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894). Stunning and picturesque. Contents as follows: Coastal adventures, riparian pleasures: the Impressionists and boating / Christopher Lloyd--The making of Impressionism: boating, technology, and utopia in nineteenth-century French art / Daniel Charles--Visions of boating in French printmaking: from Daubigny to the Pont-Aven school / Phillip Dennis Cate--Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894): the intersection of art and sailing: a boating chronology / compiled by Gilles Chardeau.
