Degas - Ambroise Vollard - Bog

""Degas: An Intimate Portrait"" is a book written by Ambroise Vollard that offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the famous French Impressionist artist, Edgar Degas. The book is based on Vollard's personal experiences and interactions with Degas, as well as his extensive knowledge of the artist's work. The book covers Degas' childhood and early artistic training, his relationships with other artists and friends, his struggles with vision loss and other health issues, and his unique artistic style and techniques. It also includes many reproductions of Degas' most famous works, as well as lesser-known pieces that offer insight into his development as an artist.Throughout the book, Vollard provides a deeply personal and insightful portrait of Degas, offering readers a glimpse into the mind and soul of one of the most important artists of the 19th century. Whether you are a fan of Degas' work or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating artist, ""Degas: An Intimate Portrait"" is an essential read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.