02377cam a22003493u 4500 36533 UtSlPG 20260610133831.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14002496 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Crastre, François Bastien Lepage Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Masterpieces in colour Release date is 2011-06-26 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Hunter Monroe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bastien Lepage" by François Crastre is a biography written in the early 20th century that explores the life and work of the influential French painter Jules Bastien-Lepage, who lived from 1848 to 1884. This book delves into the remarkable journey of an artist who captured the essence of rural life and portrayed the peasant class with striking realism. It reflects on his artistic development and the impact of his brief but significant career in the art world. The biography intricately details Bastien-Lepage's upbringing in Lorraine, his passion for painting, and his commitment to depicting the realities of peasant life. Key highlights include his successful works such as "The Song of Springtime," "Hay-making," and his profound portraits that convey both the beauty and the struggles of everyday life. The book also touches on his influence on contemporary artists and his tragic early death, which left a lasting void in the art community. Crastre emphasizes Bastien-Lepage's dedication to his roots, portraying not just individual subjects but the broader essence of rural humanity, as reflected in his powerful and honest artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bastien-Lepage, Jules, 1848-1884 Cooper, Frederic Taber, 1864-1937 Masterpieces in colour https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36533 77373 77373