Rosa Bonheur: A Life And A Legend
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
A richly detailed work of art biography, Rosa Bonheur: A Life and a Legend chronicles the remarkable life of the nineteenth-century French painter who defied the rigid social conventions of her era to become one of the most celebrated animal painters in the world. Dore Ashton presents Bonheur's journey from her unconventional bohemian upbringing to her triumphant international fame, illustrating how she navigated a male-dominated art world with fierce independence and unapologetic authenticity. The narrative uncovers the personal dimensions of Bonheur's life — her cross-dressing, her long-term partnerships with women, and her passionate dedication to her craft — situating them within the broader cultural and political currents of Victorian Europe. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible, engaging warmth, the biography argues that Bonheur's legacy extends far beyond her iconic canvases, positioning her as a pioneering figure in the history of both art and gender nonconformity. A compelling portrait of an artist who refused to be defined by the limitations of her time, this work remains an essential read for lovers of art history and biography alike.
Author: Dore Ashton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, The Viking Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
A richly detailed work of art biography, Rosa Bonheur: A Life and a Legend chronicles the remarkable life of the nineteenth-century French painter who defied the rigid social conventions of her era to become one of the most celebrated animal painters in the world. Dore Ashton presents Bonheur's journey from her unconventional bohemian upbringing to her triumphant international fame, illustrating how she navigated a male-dominated art world with fierce independence and unapologetic authenticity. The narrative uncovers the personal dimensions of Bonheur's life — her cross-dressing, her long-term partnerships with women, and her passionate dedication to her craft — situating them within the broader cultural and political currents of Victorian Europe. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible, engaging warmth, the biography argues that Bonheur's legacy extends far beyond her iconic canvases, positioning her as a pioneering figure in the history of both art and gender nonconformity. A compelling portrait of an artist who refused to be defined by the limitations of her time, this work remains an essential read for lovers of art history and biography alike.