Today, it seems astonishing that the work of Edouard Manet (1832-83), the master French painter, was controversial in his day. His subversive handling of both paint and subject matter, coupled with his detached gaze, shocked contemporaries--but established him as the father of modern painting. This remarkable book, published to accompany an important traveling exhibition, explores the artist's stylistic evolution in the context of his portraiture. The relationship between Manet's portraits and his genre scenes is presented ...
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Today, it seems astonishing that the work of Edouard Manet (1832-83), the master French painter, was controversial in his day. His subversive handling of both paint and subject matter, coupled with his detached gaze, shocked contemporaries--but established him as the father of modern painting. This remarkable book, published to accompany an important traveling exhibition, explores the artist's stylistic evolution in the context of his portraiture. The relationship between Manet's portraits and his genre scenes is presented for the first time, illustrated by such masterpieces as The Luncheon (In the Studio) of 1868, and In the Conservatory (M. and Mme. Guillemet) of 1879. Leading authorities consider such topics as the influence of 17th-century Dutch painters, parallels with Renoir, and links with early photography. Praise for Manet: Lush portraits as arresting today as they were when they were first exhibited. --Vogue MaryAnne Stevens is director of academic affairs at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Colin B. Bailey is chief curator of the Frick Collection, New York. Stephane Guegan is a curator at the Musee d'Orsay, Paris. Leah Lehmbeck is associate curator at the Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena. Lawrence W. Nichols is curator of European Painting and Sculpture before 1900 at the Toledo Museum of Art.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. 9781905711741. Art Books. Fine/Fine 1st edition very large, imposing 2013 Royal Academy hardback, unclipped DJ, profusely illustrated. Light surface rub from shelf storage only, Fine and bright, unmarked. Immediate dispatch Size: 248.92\nx 274.32\nx 22.86mm. 216 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Art Books; ISBN: 1905711743. ISBN/EAN: 9781905711741. Dewey Code: 759.4. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 089695.
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Fine Condition in Fine Condition jacket. Book 216 pages 200 illustrations 107 in color. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Royal Academy of Arts, London 4 October 2012-1 January 2013. Chronology by Sarah Lea. Bibliography.
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Near Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9781905711741. Art Books. Near Fine/Near Fine 1st edition very large, imposing 2013 Royal Academy hardback, unclipped DJ, profusely illustrated. Light surface rub from shelf storage only, Fine and bright, unmarked. Immediate dispatch Size: 248.92\nx 274.32\nx 22.86mm. 216 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Art Books; ISBN: 1905711743. ISBN/EAN: 9781905711741. Dewey Code: 759.4. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 084770.
