Inventing Impressionism: Paul Durand-Ruel and the Modern Art Market

by Sylvie Patry

Book Overview

A fascinating look at the art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, revealing the crucial role he played in the development of French Impressionism One of the most forward-thinking art dealers of all time, Paul Durand-Ruel (1831 1922) played a crucial role in the rise of French Impressionism. This book explores how Durand-Ruel discovered, exhibited, and shaped an audience for Impressionist paintings at a time when they were not yet appreciated. Durand-Ruel first...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857095847
• ISBN13: 9781857095845
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: National Gallery London
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.2" x 11.6"