02864cam a22004093u 4500 67096 UtSlPG 20260610134540.0 m cr n 260607r20221912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18000407 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 N Blanche, Jacques-Émile, 1861-1942 Essais et portraits Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-03 Avant-propos -- Fantin-Latour -- Forain -- James MacNeill Whistler -- Watts -- Charles Conder -- Aubrey Beardsley -- Notes sur Manet. Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Essais et portraits" by Jacques-Émile Blanche is a collection of essays and character sketches written in the early 20th century. This work reflects upon various artists and contemporaries that the author encountered, offering insights into their personalities and contributions to the art world. The collection serves as a blend of personal recollections and critical observations, allowing readers to appreciate both the art and the context surrounding its creation. At the start of the text, the author discusses the motivation behind compiling these essays, noting that they were originally intended for publication in journals after the deaths of the artists he portrays. He begins by describing the renowned painter Fantin-Latour, detailing his unique character, work ethic, and interactions with visitors to his studio. Through a vivid portrayal, Blanche captures Fantin's complexities, illustrating him as a serious yet somewhat reclusive figure deeply ingrained in the artistic traditions of his time. This introduction suggests a rich exploration of not just individual talents but also the artistic climate of the period, inviting readers into the intimate world of these celebrated figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Les Bibliophiles fantaisistes, Dorbon-Ainé, 1912 Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904 Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898 Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883 Fantin-Latour, Henri, 1836-1904 Forain, Jean Louis, 1852-1931 Conder, Charles Edward, 1868-1909 https://archive.org/details/essaisetportrait00blan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67096 107918 107918