Meissonier by Henri Barbusse (1912)
In Meissonier, Henri Barbusse examines the life and work of the French painter Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. Meissonier was a highly successful and influential artist in the 19th century, and his works were highly sought after by the wealthy and powerful. Barbusse looks at Meissonier's life and career, from his early days as a student of the great French painter Ingres, to his later years as a celebrated artist. He examines Meissonier's technique, his use of light and color, and his influence on the Impressionist movement. He also looks at the artist's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with depression. The book is an insightful look at the life and work of one of the most important painters of the 19th century.
By Henri Barbusse · First published 1912 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 6 chapters · 13,342 words
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THE FLUTE-PLAYER (In the Musee du Louvre)
Meissonier's erudition was such that it enabled him to combine the skill of the artist with the utmost fidelity in details of costume. In the "Flute-player", the artist predominates. This figure, with foot slightly raised in the act of beating time, is admirably life-like.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Henri Barbusse
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Political Fiction
- Length: 13,342 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 125 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — Meissonier is a biography of Henri Barbusse, a French writer and political activist.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows Barbusse's life and career during this time period.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, focusing on Barbusse's thoughts and emotions as he navigates his life and career.
- Political Fiction — The book explores the political climate of the time and Barbusse's involvement in it.
Tags
1815-1891 · 1891 · Jean Louis Ernest · Masterpieces in Colour · Meissonier · art · artist · br · class · could · du · even
Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- EARLY YEARS
- FIRST SUCCESS
- ETCHINGS
- PAINTINGS
- MILITARY PAINTINGS