Published by The Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2006
ISBN 10: 0300114133 ISBN 13: 9780300114133
Seller: Trinders' Fine Tools, Clare, Sudbury, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 211 pages, 86 colour illustrations, text illustrations, exhibition catalogue. William Bouguereau (1825 1905) was an influential French academic painter, who taught a long succession of gifted students, primarily at the private Académie Julian in Paris. Among them, Bouguereau instructed more than two hundred young American artists. In the Studios of Paris provides a unique look at the history of Parisian art education during the last quarter of the 19th century and its profound influence on American art. This landmark publication, the first to focus exclusively on Bouguereau and his American pupils, presents sixty-five paintings, drawings, and prints by the master and eleven of his most prominent students, including Eanger Irving Couse, Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau, and Robert Henri. A series of carefully researched essays place the artist's work in historical context and discuss various American responses to Bouguereau's painting and pedagogical techniques, along with the subsequent reception and collecting of their work in the United States. Hb, virtually as new in fine dw.
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN 10: 0300114133 ISBN 13: 9780300114133
Seller: Lacey Books Ltd, Cirencester, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2006 Yale University Press large format hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition.
Published by Philbrook Museum of Art October 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0300114133 ISBN 13: 9780300114133
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New. William Bouguereau (1825-1905) was an influential French academic painter, who taught a long succession of gifted students, primarily at the private Academie Julian in Paris. Among them, Bouguereau instructed more than two hundred young American artists. 'In the Studios of Paris' provides a unique look at the history of Parisian art education during the last quarter of the 19th century and its profound influence on American art.This landmark publication--the first to focus exclusively on Bouguereau and his American pupils--presents sixty-five paintings, drawings, and prints by the master and eleven of his most prominent students, including Eanger Irving Couse, Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau, and Robert Henri. A series of carefully researched essays place the artists' work in historical context and discuss various American responses to Bouguereau's painting and pedagogical techniques, along with the subsequent reception and collecting of their work in the United States. Wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.