Essais et portraits by Jacques-Émile Blanche

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Author Blanche, Jacques-Émile, 1861-1942
LoC No. 18000407
Title Essais et portraits
Original Publication France: Les Bibliophiles fantaisistes, Dorbon-Ainé,1912.
Note Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Avant-propos -- Fantin-Latour -- Forain -- James MacNeill Whistler -- Watts -- Charles Conder -- Aubrey Beardsley -- Notes sur Manet.
Credits Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Essais et portraits" by Jacques-Émile Blanche is a collection of essays and character sketches written in the early 20th century. This work reflects upon various artists and contemporaries that the author encountered, offering insights into their personalities and contributions to the art world. The collection serves as a blend of personal recollections and critical observations, allowing readers to appreciate both the art and the context surrounding its creation. At the start of the text, the author discusses the motivation behind compiling these essays, noting that they were originally intended for publication in journals after the deaths of the artists he portrays. He begins by describing the renowned painter Fantin-Latour, detailing his unique character, work ethic, and interactions with visitors to his studio. Through a vivid portrayal, Blanche captures Fantin's complexities, illustrating him as a serious yet somewhat reclusive figure deeply ingrained in the artistic traditions of his time. This introduction suggests a rich exploration of not just individual talents but also the artistic climate of the period, inviting readers into the intimate world of these celebrated figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class N: Fine Arts
Subject Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
Subject Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904
Subject Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898
Subject Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883
Subject Fantin-Latour, Henri, 1836-1904
Subject Forain, Jean Louis, 1852-1931
Subject Conder, Charles Edward, 1868-1909
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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