Delphi Complete Works of Édouard Manet (Illustrated) (eBook)

The French painter Édouard Manet, often associated with the Impressionists, broke new ground by defying traditional techniques of representation and by choosing contemporary subjects of Parisian life. His 'Déjeuner sur l'herbe' and 'Olympia' sparked public outcries, while inspiring a new generation of artists to embark on a new focus on modern, urban subjects, winning for Manet a pivotal place in the history of modern art. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Manet's complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Édouard Manet - over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
* Includes reproductions of rare works
* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Manet's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings
* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view
* Includes Manet's pastels - explore the artist's varied works
* Features two bonus biographical pieces on the artist - discover Manet's artistic and personal life
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights
THE ABSINTHE DRINKER
MUSIC IN THE TUILERIES GARDEN
LE DÉJEUNER SUR L'HERBE
OLYMPIA
THE FIFER
THE EXECUTION OF THE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN OF MEXICO
PORTRAIT OF ÉMILE ZOLA
THE BALCONY
THE READING
BERTHE MORISOT
THE RAILWAY
ARGENTEUIL
BOATING
NANA
THE WAITRESS
SELF-PORTRAIT WITH PALETTE
AT PÈRE LATHUILLE'S
PORTRAT OF HENRI ROCHEFORT
A BAR AT THE FOLIES-BERGÈRE

The Paintings and Pastels
MANET'S PAINTINGS AND PASTELS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ARTWORKS

The Biographical Pieces
ÉDOUARD MANET: HIS WORK, HIS INFLUENCE by Camille Mauclair
ÉDOUARD MANET by Willard Huntington Wright

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