Easton Press RENOIR PAINTER OF HAPPINESS SEALED LEATHER

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Out-of-Print Easton Press Collector Heirloom Edition Very Scarce book in any condition , this book is new, sealed in publisher plastic wrap binding is tight and gold page edging still shiny T is a small tear of the plastic cover at the edge of the book as shown in the picture RENOIR: Painter of Happiness 1841-1919 by Gilles Neret Blue leather binding Decorative front cover and spine design 9 1/2" x 12 1/2", 1 1/2" thick Start your collection today! La vie en rose. The world's happiest paintings. Auguste Renoir's timelessly charming paintings are the embodiment of happiness, love, and beauty. The most complete retrospective book of this painter's work examines in detail the history and motivation behind the legend. Though he began his career painting landscapes in the impressionist style, Renoir (1841-1919) found his true affinity only after he began painting portraits, for which he abandoned the impressionists altogether. Though he was often misunderstood and criticized, Renoir remains one of history's most well-loved painters-undoubtedly because of the warmth and happy cheer his paintings exude. With a complete chronology, bibliography, index of works, and 600 gorgeous, large-format color reproductions, as well as photos and sketches illustrating Renoir's life and work, this is the essential reference book for this master read more