Description
This catalogue raisonne is introduced by a series of essays, the outcome of intensive research that sheds new light on the life and art of Bonvin. Weisberg delivers two essays, a study of his career, and an exploration of contemporary receptions to his art. Luijten's essay questions the artistic inspiration that Bonvin drew upon. Briggs considers the transatlantic appeal of Bonvin's works whilst Guichane and Quentin explore his character and artistic practice. The catalogue documents all known works by the artist, which are scattered throughout public and private collections, mainly in the United States of America and France. Among these are many drawings which have never been published before. Together, the essays and comprehensive catalogue of his works, provide an essential foundational knowledge upon which an appreciation of Bonvin's magnificent oeuvre may be built.
About the Author
Jo Briggs is Associate Curator at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Maud Guichane is Assistant Curator at the Fondation Custodia, Paris. Ger Luijten is Director of the Fondation Custodia Michele Quentin is a garden historian. Gabriel P. Weisberg is Professor of Art History Emeritus at the University of Minnesota.
Book Information
ISBN 9782958323400
Author Jo Briggs
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Fondation Custodia
Publisher Fondation Custodia