Renoir
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Review A lavishly illustrated and well-researched monograph… Refreshingly free of the myth-making tone that characterizes much monographic writing about Renoir. Distel’s book presents a careful, unbiased reconstruction of the complexity and nuance of the artist’s unfolding life and career. Summing up: Recommended.—Choice This gorgeous monograph might just be the definitive volume on the beloved artist.—FRANCE magazine Read more About the Author Anne Distel, a specialist in Impressionist painting, is emeritus curator-at-large of the French patrimony. During her distinguished career in the Musées de France, she organized important exhibitions devoted to Renoir, Seurat, and Caillebotte, among others. Read more
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Wanted an in-depth overview of Renoir, his life and his visionary talent, and this book did just that and more. Considering this is an Abbeville I had high expectations and I was not disappointed. The reproductions, which is my main reason for purchasing this large format book are flawless; just the right color grading and most of the repros in this book are of paintings I have never seen before which was a major plus, bringing together his painting from various sources around the world in one convenient accessible and luxurious tome.The book does a wonderful job of illuminating Renoir genius visually, and the writings offer insightful yet accessible window on Renoir's life, technique and influences. Cloth-bound with slip case. Highly Recommended.
