Fromentin by Georges Beaume (1913)
A Life of Art and Letters, is a biography of the French painter, Eugène Fromentin (1820-1876). It is a comprehensive look at Fromentin's life and work, from his childhood in La Rochelle to his death in Paris. Beaume examines Fromentin's artistic development, his travels in North Africa and the Middle East, and his relationships with other artists and writers. He also looks at Fromentin's writings, including his travel journals and his novel, Un été dans le Sahara. The book provides an in-depth look at Fromentin's life and work, and offers insight into the artist's creative process and his place in the history of French art.
By Georges Beaume · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 4 chapters · 11,249 words
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A HALT (Collection of M. Sarlin)
It is hardly necessary to call attention to the art with which Fromentin has succeeded in arranging his masses of colour so as to secure a harmonious distribution of light. Could anything be more perfectly balanced, in point of composition, than this alluring canvas?
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Georges Beaume
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 11,249 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 86 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Fromentin is a novel set in 19th century France, and follows the life of the protagonist, Dominique, as he navigates the changing social and political landscape of the time.
- Romance — The novel follows Dominique's romantic relationships with two women, and explores the complexities of love and relationships.
- Adventure — The novel follows Dominique's adventures as he travels around France and Europe, encountering new people and cultures.
- Literary Fiction — Fromentin is a literary novel, exploring themes of identity, love, and morality through the lens of 19th century France.
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1820-1876 · 1876 · Eugène · Fromentin · Masterpieces in Colour · _the · algeria · arab · art · artist · beneath · br