Product Details

• Title: Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
• Author: Marianne Roland Michel
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson
• ISBN-13: 9780500092590
• ISBN-10: 0810940418
• Printed In: Italy
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 293
• Publication Date: 1996

Overview

Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779), one of the finest French genre and still-life painters of the 18th century, is celebrated for his poetic representations of ordinary life. Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin by Marianne Roland Michel is a detailed and insightful exploration of the artist’s life and works. This authoritative volume provides fresh scholarship on Chardin’s iconic still lifes, including rediscovered paintings from recent decades. The book brings to light Chardin’s unique understanding of form, texture, and light, making it a must-have for art lovers and scholars.

French Translation - Overview

Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779), l'un des plus grands peintres français du XVIIIe siècle, est reconnu pour ses superbes natures mortes et scènes de genre. Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin de Marianne Roland Michel est une étude détaillée et perspicace de la vie et de l'œuvre de l'artiste. Cet ouvrage autoritaire dévoile de nouvelles recherches sur les célèbres natures mortes de Chardin, y compris des tableaux récemment redécouverts. Le livre met en lumière la compréhension unique de Chardin de la forme, de la texture et de la lumière, en faisant un incontournable pour les amateurs d'art et les chercheurs.

Product Features

• Comprehensive Analysis: Delve into the life and career of Chardin, including his artistic innovations and his influence on 18th-century French painting.
• Beautiful Illustrations: High-quality color plates of Chardin's paintings showcase his mastery of texture and form, including newly discovered works.
• Authoritative Authorship: Written by Marianne Roland Michel, Director of Galerie Cailleux in Paris, a leading authority on French 18th-century painting.

Interesting Facts

• Chardin's Rise from Humble Beginnings: From humble origins, Chardin became a highly sought-after artist, attracting patronage from figures such as Catherine the Great and Frederick the Great.
• Mastery of Still Life: Chardin's still life works stand out due to his ability to elevate humble objects, such as fruits and kitchenware, into subjects of profound beauty.
• Rediscovered Works: This book includes works that were only discovered in the last decade, providing fresh insight into his later years and artistic evolution.

French Translation - Interesting Facts

• L'ascension de Chardin à partir de débuts modestes : Issu de milieux modestes, Chardin est devenu un artiste très recherché, attirant des mécènes comme Catherine la Grande et Frédéric le Grand.
• Maîtrise de la nature morte : Les œuvres de nature morte de Chardin se distinguent par sa capacité à élever des objets modestes, tels que des fruits et des ustensiles de cuisine, au rang de sujets de beauté profonde.
• Œuvres redécouvertes : Ce livre inclut des œuvres découvertes seulement au cours de la dernière décennie, offrant une nouvelle perspective sur ses dernières années et son évolution artistique.

Publishers

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson
• First Edition: 1996
• ISBN: 9780500092590

We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!

Hashtags

• English:
  #ChardinArt #18thCenturyPainting #JeanBaptisteSimeonChardin #FrenchStillLife #ArtHistory #MasterOfStillLife #ChardinDiscoveries #ArtCollectors

• French:
  #ArtDeChardin #PeintureDuXVIIIe #JeanBaptisteSimeonChardin #NatureMorteFrançaise #HistoireDeLArt #ChardinRedécouvert #CollectionneursDArt