Autore
Jones, Hockney
Editore
Prestel
Luogo di pubblicazione
ISBN
Pagine
192
Dimensioni
24 x 32
Lingua
Anno pubblicazione
2011
Rilegatura
Illustrazioni
158 col
The National Gallery of Art in Washington possesses nearly 400 French impressionist and post-impressionist paintingsone of the finest collections of its kind in the world. This book celebrates that collection with 50 of the Gallerys best-known works, which represent a generous cross section of impressionist and postimpressionist art at its most breathtaking. Reproduced with stunning quality, the full- and double-page illustrations allow readers to savor Van Goghs vibrant palette, the lushness of Monets gardens, the texture of Cézannes still lifes, and the delicate beauty of Renoirs women. Works by Gauguin, Seurat, Bazille, and Toulouse-Lautrec display the wide range of styles encompassed by the impressionist and post-impressionist periods. Each masterpiece is accompanied by a brief and informative text, while an essay recounts the challenges and excitement of forming a storied collection. The next best thing to viewing such marvelous art in person, this book offers pleasure on every page.