The Eleven

by Pierre Michon

Book Overview

In The Eleven, Michon lets us into the world of Corentin, a painter shaped by--and who eventually shapes--history. Brought up among provincial aristocracy to become a favorite of Parisian society--his paintings are commissioned by Louis XV's mistress--Corentin's career rides the Tides of the French Revolution. His masterpiece, "The Eleven," is an enigmatic Last Supper, representing the eleven members of the Committee of Public Safety (including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935744623
• ISBN13: 9781935744627
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Archipelago Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 7.3"