Nos Peintres dessines par Eux-Memes ((Bouguereau, Bonnat, Boulanger, Cabanel, Gerome et al.)

Miochowski de Belina, Apollo and Ernest Bernard (Bouguereau, Bonnat, Boulanger, Cabanel, Gerome, Rochegrosse, John Singer Sargent, et al.)

Published by E. Bernard, Paris, 1883

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First and only edition. A dictionary of 150 late-19th century painters, 125 from France and the remainder from elsewhere (including John Singer Sargent, still in his mid-20s). Although considered major artists at the time of this book's publication, virtually all of the subjects have been largely or utterly forgotten (none of the Impressionists or Post-Impressionists are included). Each entry comprises 2-3 pages of text, providing a short biography of the artist and enumerating his major works and accomplishments, as well as a full-page self-portrait. 512 pp. A LARGE-PAPER COPY ON JAPAN PAPER, and extremely rare as such. 4to. Bound in publisher's Japan-paper covered decorated boards. Minimal wear to extremities of binding, else FINE AND BRIGHT. Seller Inventory # 2325

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nos Peintres dessines par Eux-Memes ((...

Publisher: E. Bernard, Paris

Publication Date: 1883

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition