- Paperback: 524 pages
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press; New edition edition (27 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0226075443
- ISBN-13: 978-0226075440
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.6 x 2.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 545,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Manet comes alive in [Brombert's] pages. . . . At times her biography reads like a substantial and detailed 19th-century novel. . . . Brombert's "Edouard Manet" gives us not only a portrait of a complex artist but, in its authority and its range, a portrait of an age as well".--James R. Mellow, "New York Times Book Review"
"One of the pleasures of reading her is to follow the way she weaves life, art and history into a smooth tapestry. The art emerges from the life, and in the broadest possible context: in terms of its creator's life and concerns and in terns of its historical and cultural setting".--Eric Gibson, "The Washington Times Books"
"Richly detailed and informative . . . [this biography] exposes the character of an artist who maintained a sharply defined duality between his public and private personas".--Edward J. Sozanski, "Philadelphia Inquirer"
"Brombert's reading of important canvasses . . . shine, as do her accounts of the changing social and political environment in which Manet worked. . . . Well researched, complexly conceived, and clearly written".-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Brilliant . . . [this book] grants us a far deeper understanding of why [Manet's] paintings outraged so many of his peers, and why these same masterpieces resonate so richly in our psyches a century later".-- "Booklist", starred review
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A must-have for Manet lovers!!!
26 Sep 2001
Format:Paperback
Beth Archer Brombert's Edouard Manet: Rebel in a Frock Coat is a must-have for anyone who loves 19th century art, especially that of the great Manet. Brombert has clearly done her research; not only does she critically examine the works of past art historians, she also analyses primary documents. Brombert writes well, clean and concise. The book is fresh and intriguing. I am a graduate student working on Manet's art and this book was a delight to read.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An Edouard Manet Fan
9 Oct 2002
Format:Hardcover
In my opinion...one of the best books written on Edouard Manet. Well researched and enjoyable to read. Any Manet reader cannot pass this book up!!
3 of 17 people found the following review helpful
hype
9 Sep 2002
Format:Hardcover
a disappointing read.
if you like speculation unsupported by the facts, then this is the book for you.
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