This carefully researched book reveals the truth behind the myths that have grown up around Rousseau, providing an ideal introduction to this most intriguing of artists.

The vivid and sensuous paintings of Paul Gauguin are among the most reproduced and recognisable in the history of art. Most books on the artist concentrate on one aspect of his story, whether it is the time he spent in Brittany, in Arles with his friend Vincent van Gogh or in the South Seas. By contrast, this concise introduction looks at his career in its entirety, reaching beyond the myths to discover one of the most fascinating and engaging artists of modern times. Written by Nancy Ireson, an acknowledged expert on French art of the period, this is the perfect place to start for anyone interested in the life and work of this extraordinary artist.

"James Ensor: The Temptation of Saint Anthony was published in conjunction with an exhibition titled Temptation: The Demons of James Ensor, organized by and presented at the Art Institute of Chicago from November 23, 2014, to January 25, 2015."

"Pierre-Auguste Renoir's La Loge (The Theatre Box) is one of the iconic paintings of Impressionism. This book presents an array of new material and interpretation to explore the history and meanings of this celebrated work."--BOOK JACKET.

"Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught artist with a unique style, exemplified in his visionary jungle scenes. These dream-like tableaux, for which he drew heavily on visits to Paris' Botanical Gardens, captivate with the lushness of their plant and animal life, while unsettling the viewer with their heady combination of exoticism and romanticism. This sumptuously illustrated book provides not only a comprehensive overview of Rousseau's career, but also penetrating insights into his inspiration. With large, color reproductions of his paintings, many previously unpublished illustrations of his sources and influences, and a wealth of new research on his life and work (including the only interview conducted with the artist), "Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris is poised to become the definitive volume on this remarkable painter."--BOOK JACKET.

With large, full-color reproductions of Rousseau's paintings and many previously unpublished illustrations of his sources and influences, alongside a wealth of new research, this definitive overview provides new perspectives on both the life and the work ofthis remarkable artist.

This magnificently illustrated book draws on the latest scholarly research to reveal new perspectives on the techniques and influences of Impressionist landscapes. This breathtaking survey takes a multi-faceted approach in its study of 90 seminal works of Impressionist art. Accompanying the inaugural exhibition of the new Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, the book features contributions by six leading scholars who examine a wide range of themes, from the use of repetition and variation to the ecological climate in which the artists worked. Underlying and unifying these perspectives is the inexorable change of the landscape itself. Poised on the brink of the Modern Era, the Impressionists documented the effects of industrialization on French landscapes. Amid these transitions, the artists used the landscape itself to advance their own explorations into the field of color theory. The book also explores the influence of modern poetry and photography on the creation of these paintings. With beautiful reproductions from the masters—including Monet, Pissarro, Sisley, and Renoir—this volume takes an exciting new approach to the study of Impressionism, while introducing audiences to the holdings of remarkable new museum.

Though he spent much of his career in his native France, Paul Cézanne (1839-1906)--a stylistic innovator who constantly struggled to perfect his art--played a hugely influential role in modernism worldwide. This handsome book is the first to focus on Cézanne's works and reputation in Britain, where he was a key figure in the great debate about modernism that took place in the early years of the 20th century. Published on the centenary of his death, Cézanne in Britain features beautiful reproductions of forty works that cover the full range of his oeuvre--paintings, drawings, watercolors, and prints--along with accompanying descriptive entries. Essays trace his artistic development from its beginnings in the 1860s until his death, providing a chronological overview of his career and stylistic evolution. They also address the fascinating role British dealers, collectors, museums, and critics played in establishing his reputation domestically and abroad. A chronology and full list of Cézanne's works in British collections complete this important survey. Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery, London (October 4, 2006 - January 7, 2007)