Impressionist Painters

Impressionist Painters by Guy Jennings. Published by Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd, Middlesex, England, 1986. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Orig owners name in blue ink front on dark blue end paper. 256 Pgs. ISBN 0600551245. The glorious paintings of the Impressionists continue to excite wide interest among new generations, over one hundred years after the first Impressionist exhibition of 1874. This book presents 21 lively and informative biographies, arranged alphabetically by the artist' family names for easy reference. Each describes artistic life in France in the 1860s, and focuses on the long-running confrontations between the Establishment and the mould-breaking Impressionist movement. Illustrated with over 200 color pictures and contemporary photographs, this book brings to life the work and world of the Impressionist painters: the pioneers of modern art. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 13191.