A captivating memoir of the author's journey through France in search of the Impressionists and their art, interwoven with personal histories of the artists, and illuminated with contemporary photographs that re-create and reimagine their work.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-278) and index.
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Contents
Through the studio of Daubigny -- Vincent Van Gogh: Beauty and sorrow in Auvers -- France and new colors -- A studio of the South -- Abandonment -- Asylum and Contemplation -- Bringing an end to suffering: an examination -- A gathering of artists: Pissarro, confronting nature head on -- Pissarro and Cezanne: the form is of no importance; it's the harmony -- Bohemes at the Cave Guerbois -- Revolution in Paris: The Impressionist Exhibitions -- Degas: the ill-tempered aristocrat -- The hill of Montmartre -- Renoir and Degas: Opposing approaches to a common goal -- A vision of space: Cezanne's famous mountain -- Renoir in the South: an ancient olive grove -- Money and Giverny: earthly paradise -- Berthe Morisot: An encounter with Morisot among the water lilies -- The discreet outsider -- A family idyll -- New friends -- Photographic impressions of the masterpieces.