The Realist Tradition - French Painting and Drawing, 1830-1900 by Gabriel P. Weisberg
A once important and then-forgotten aspect of French painting in the nineteenth century is presented. Gabriel P. Weisberg traces seven decades of the movement, from its origins in 1830 to its shift toward Naturalism after the Franco-Prussian War and towards its decline at the turn of the century. In addition to Weisberg’s study of the evolution of social themes and the critical theory that affected the movement, Petra ten-Doesschate Chu analyzes the development and significance of Realist drawing. Oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sketches of all sizes and varying degrees of complexity reveal a veritable panorama of nineteenth-century French society. The Realist Tradition includes two major essays; a catalogue with sectional essays and entries; 43 color illustrations; nearly 400 halftones; 73 biographies with period photos of artists; a chronological time chart; a bibliography; and an index.
This hardcover book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the cover. The pages are in very good condition with some age toning. Owner's inscription on the title page.
ISBN 10: 0837601355
