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The Impressionist and the City: Pissarro's Series Paintings,New
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Camille Pissarro is perhaps best known for the landscape paintings of his early career, yet in the final decade of his life (18931903) he began to depict urban scenes and his paintings from this period, of Paris, Rouen and the busy ports of Dieppe and Le Havre formed an important component of his artistic output. At this time Pissarro, like Monet, started to work on canvases in series, ofthen pointing several simultaneously and discarding one temporarily when the light, the weather or his mood altered. He started all of them at the scene and worked with extraordinary speed and deftness. In this book, the authors set Pissarro's cityscapes in their broad arthistorical context, looking also at contemporary treatments of the urban scene by Vuillard, Bonnard and ToulouseLautrec. Using Pissarro's extensive correspondence from this period, they reveal the artist's own attitude towards his final works. The book includes a catatogue of Pissarro's urban series, each one introduced by an overview covering the history of the cityscape pictured and the production, exhibition history and early critical reception of the series. This book is the catalogue for an exhibition of Pissarro's cityscape paintings at the Dallas Museum of Art (November 15, 1992 January 31, 1993). The exhibition will then be shown at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from March 7 to June 6, 1993 and at the Royal Academy in London from July 2 to October 10, 1993.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Impressionist and the City'? A: The book focuses on Camille Pissarro's urban series paintings created during the last decade of his life, exploring how he depicted city scenes in Paris, Rouen, and various ports.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dr. Richard R. Brettell, who provides insight into Pissarro's artistic process and context.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This book is a hardcover edition with a total of 288 pages, making it a durable choice for collectors and art enthusiasts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art? A: Yes, the book provides a broad context for Pissarro's work and includes explanations that can help beginners understand his approach to urban scenes.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations of Pissarro's works? A: Yes, the book includes a catalogue of Pissarro's urban series, showcasing his paintings along with relevant historical context.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 25, 1992.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for art historians? A: It contextualizes Pissarro's cityscape paintings within the broader art-historical framework and includes extensive correspondence from the artist.
- Q: What exhibitions is this book associated with? A: The book serves as a catalogue for exhibitions held at the Dallas Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Royal Academy in London.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book, which is a significant detail for collectors.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that buyers receive a pristine copy.