This biography explores many of the questions that have surrounded Berthe Morisot since her death, such as the rumour that she was descended from the 18th-century French master, Fragonard; the true nature of her relationship with Edouard Manet and her decision to marry his brother Eugene; and why, in spite of political and cultural connections, did she find happiness and public recognition so elusive? Morisot, one of France's most distinguished female painters, was born in 1841 and grew up within a cultured, well-connected Parisian family during the Second Empire. Tutored by Guichard and Corot, Morisot and her sister developed their artistic skills by copying old masters at the Louvre and by working in the open air. They both exhibited at the Salons of 1864-8, and Berthe became determined to defy convention by becoming a professional painter. Fiercely independent and avant-garde, she contributed to most of the Impressionist exhibitions of 1874-86. Edouard Manet became her greatest mentor, and Morisot enjoyed the friendships of Renoir, Degas, Monet, Fantin-Latour and Whistler.
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this book is unique in a way, because , not only does it portray the artist and her associates and artistic milieu, but manages to make that description illuminate a complex period of French history, which has rarely been so well described in history books. This because M/s Shennan brings out the personalities of the politicians and others in the period, because they interact with the artistic circle in Paris especially, but also wherever they were in France. the lively style makes the medicine go down quite happily! more art
biographies like this welcome at any time!
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biographies like this welcome at any time!
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A satisfying blend of artistic overview and biography.
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Berthe Morisot provides an excellent biography of the 'first lady' of Impressionism, a French female painter who remains the least known of the French Impressionists. Others have focussed on her works; this provides a satisfying blend of artistic overview and a focus on her life and times which brings to life her influences and creations.
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I love my book on Berthe Morisot by Margaret Shennan. I cradle it with Joy! I love rereading the pages over and over. Just wonderful for any who are interested in the Impressionist! By reading these books I become closer to my great interest of Art! Just wonderful! I continue to purchase books on Berthe Morisot.
I love my book on Berthe Morisot by Margaret Shennan. I cradle it with Joy! I love rereading the pages over and over. Just wonderful for any who are interested in the Impressionist! By reading these books I become closer to my great interest of Art! Just wonderful! I continue to purchase books on Berthe Morisot.
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