Manet by Himself
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Author: Edouard Manet
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 336
Widely recognised as the most influential artist of his generation and the leader of the group that become known as the Impressionists, this elegant Parisian from a conventional background, nonetheless expressed startlingly liberal views in such masterpieces as "Dejeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia". Despite the furore over these paintings, Manet continued to challenge the Salon with his warmly human models, fascinating compositions and inimitable use of colour, insisting that his art had to be seen "whole". In this volume, the artist's previously unpublished letters and verbatim records of conversations are combined with almost 240 colour reproductions of his work. From an early age, Manet revealed his powers of observation and his commitment to radical, progressive views in his letters, which convey the hopes and fears, the activities and amusements, and the successes and disappointments of this most mercurial and influential of artists.
Author: Edouard Manet
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 336
Widely recognised as the most influential artist of his generation and the leader of the group that become known as the Impressionists, this elegant Parisian from a conventional background, nonetheless expressed startlingly liberal views in such masterpieces as "Dejeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia". Despite the furore over these paintings, Manet continued to challenge the Salon with his warmly human models, fascinating compositions and inimitable use of colour, insisting that his art had to be seen "whole". In this volume, the artist's previously unpublished letters and verbatim records of conversations are combined with almost 240 colour reproductions of his work. From an early age, Manet revealed his powers of observation and his commitment to radical, progressive views in his letters, which convey the hopes and fears, the activities and amusements, and the successes and disappointments of this most mercurial and influential of artists.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Edouard Manet
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 336
Widely recognised as the most influential artist of his generation and the leader of the group that become known as the Impressionists, this elegant Parisian from a conventional background, nonetheless expressed startlingly liberal views in such masterpieces as "Dejeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia". Despite the furore over these paintings, Manet continued to challenge the Salon with his warmly human models, fascinating compositions and inimitable use of colour, insisting that his art had to be seen "whole". In this volume, the artist's previously unpublished letters and verbatim records of conversations are combined with almost 240 colour reproductions of his work. From an early age, Manet revealed his powers of observation and his commitment to radical, progressive views in his letters, which convey the hopes and fears, the activities and amusements, and the successes and disappointments of this most mercurial and influential of artists.
Author: Edouard Manet
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 336
Widely recognised as the most influential artist of his generation and the leader of the group that become known as the Impressionists, this elegant Parisian from a conventional background, nonetheless expressed startlingly liberal views in such masterpieces as "Dejeuner sur l'herbe" and "Olympia". Despite the furore over these paintings, Manet continued to challenge the Salon with his warmly human models, fascinating compositions and inimitable use of colour, insisting that his art had to be seen "whole". In this volume, the artist's previously unpublished letters and verbatim records of conversations are combined with almost 240 colour reproductions of his work. From an early age, Manet revealed his powers of observation and his commitment to radical, progressive views in his letters, which convey the hopes and fears, the activities and amusements, and the successes and disappointments of this most mercurial and influential of artists.
Manet by Himself
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