Title
Letters of Gustave Courbet,Used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
The French Realist painter Gustave Courbet (181977), apivotal figure in the emergence of modern painting, remainsan artist whose interests, attitudes, and friendships arelittle understood. A voluminous correspondent, Courbethimself, through his letters, offers a tantalizing avenuetoward a keener assessment of his character andaccomplishments. In her critical edition of over six hundredof the artist's letters, Petra tenDoesschate Chu presentsjust such a look at the inner life of the artist; herunparalleled feat of gathering together all of Courbet'sknown letters, many heretofore unpublished and untranslated,is sure to change our evaluation of Courbet's creativity andof his place in nineteenthcentury French life.Beginning when Courbet left his provincial home ateighteen and ending eight days before his death in exile inSwitzerland, this correspondence enables readers to followthe artist's development from youth to mature artist ofinternational repute. Addressed to correspondents such asthe poet Charles Baudelaire, the painter Claude Monet, thewriters Champfleury, Victor Hugo, and Theophile Gautier,the political theorist PierreJoseph Proudhon, and thepolitician Jules Simon, the letters offer numerous insightsinto Courbet's life and art as well as the cultural andpolitical activity of his day. In fascinating detail, theypresent the artist's relation to the contemporary media, hisdeliberate choice of subject matter for Salon paintings, hispreoccupation with photography, and his participation in theCommune.Besides collecting, translating, and annotating theletters, Chu provides an introduction, a chronology,biographies of persons appearing frequently in the letters,and a list of paintings and sculptures mentioned in theletters. Her work is an essential resource of immediate useto historians of art and culture, political and socialhistorians, and readers of biography.Petra tenDoesschate Chu is professor and head of theDepartment of Art and Music at Seton Hall University.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.