The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Exploring the life of Camille Pissarro, the book delves into how his Jewish heritage influenced his artistic journey. As a pivotal figure in Impressionism, Pissarro maintained close ties with renowned artists like Monet and Van Gogh while grappling with feelings of alienation due to his Caribbean origins and Jewish background. Despite his atheism and avoidance of political themes in his art, his lineage shaped his perspective. Anka Muhlstein presents a detailed and personal portrayal, enriched by Pissarro's artwork and correspondence, highlighting his commitment to artistic freedom.
Book purchase
Camille Pissarro, Anka Muhlstein, Adriana Hunter
- Language
- Released
- 2023
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Camille Pissarro
- Subtitle
- The Audacity of Impressionism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anka Muhlstein, Adriana Hunter
- Publisher
- Other Press LLC
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781635421705
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring the life of Camille Pissarro, the book delves into how his Jewish heritage influenced his artistic journey. As a pivotal figure in Impressionism, Pissarro maintained close ties with renowned artists like Monet and Van Gogh while grappling with feelings of alienation due to his Caribbean origins and Jewish background. Despite his atheism and avoidance of political themes in his art, his lineage shaped his perspective. Anka Muhlstein presents a detailed and personal portrayal, enriched by Pissarro's artwork and correspondence, highlighting his commitment to artistic freedom.