Author: Wilson-Bareau, Juliet (editor)
Title: Correspondence & Conversation: Manet by Himself - Paintings, Pastels, Prints & Drawings
Description: Edison, New Jersey, Chartwell Books, 1995. Hardbound. Illus. glossy boards with matching dj; 318 pp.; 239 full-color illus. throughout. "Offers a unique opportunity to grasp the essential unity of the art and life of Edouard Manet [1832-1883], recognized as the most important avant-garde artist of his generation and the leader of the group which became known as the Impressionists. While Manet's critics called him 'inconsistent', he himself saw the great diversity of his art as its greatest strength, since it reflected the spontaneity and force of his responses to the world about him. He was well aware of the radical nature of his art and always insisted it had to be seen 'whole'.. Accompanying the text are superb color reproductions including many of the artist's most famous paintings, from the early Salon pictures which caused such outcry to his last great masterpiece, the Bar at the Folies-Bergere, at the Salon of 1882. In addition, there are many works, often little-known, from non-lending institutions and private collections, as well [as] some of the works submitted to the annual Paris Salon." (back cover of another edition) Divided into three chronological sections, and begins with a map of Manet's France. A nice overview to the man and his work. VG/VG .

Keywords: European Artists ; Manet, Edouard ; ;


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