Women Readers in French Painting 1870-1890

A Space for the Imagination

Autor*innen

• Kathryn Brown

Parameter

• 254 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Kunst & Kultur

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Focusing on the representation of women reading in French art from 1870 to 1890, this monograph explores the significance of these images and their influence on contemporary views of femininity and social dynamics. It analyzes the works of renowned artists like Manet, Cassatt, and Degas, as well as lesser-known figures such as Lavieille and Tissot. The book delves into the critical reception of these artworks, highlighting their role in shaping societal perceptions during the early Third Republic.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Hardcover