02673cam a22003253u 4500 61528 UtSlPG 20260610134422.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21010789 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 ND Blanche, Jacques-Émile, 1861-1942 Propos de peintre, première série: de David à Degas : Ingres, David, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Whistler, Fantin-Latour, Ricard, Conder, Beardsley, etc. Préface par Marcel Proust Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-28 Produced by Clarity, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Propos de peintre, première série: de David à Degas" by Jacques-Émile Blanche is a collection of art critiques and personal reflections written in the early 20th century. The work is structured around discussions of famous painters, including both their artistic trajectories and personal anecdotes involving their lives and interactions with the author. Blanche explores the relationship between these artists and the prevailing art movements of his time, as well as reflections on their personalities and legacies. At the start of the text, the author sets a tone of nostalgia and introspection, reminiscing about his connections and experiences with various influential painters of the 19th century, including Fantin-Latour. Through a detailed preface by Marcel Proust, the reader is introduced to the world of art criticism and the nuanced dynamics between artists and their reception in society. The opening portion highlights Blanche's appreciation for Fantin-Latour's work and character, delineating a rich tapestry of social and artistic life in Paris. Blanche's narrative intertwines historical context with personal recollections, offering insights into the artists’ struggles against the backdrop of evolving artistic standards and the complexities of friendship and rivalry within the art community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Painters Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61528 102353 102353