The French Impressionists: With Fifty Colour Plates by Clive Bell (Color Illustrated Hardcover)

“The French Impressionists: With Fifty Colour Plates” is a book published by Phaidon that showcases the work of the Impressionist painters of the late 19th century. The book features fifty full-color plates of some of the most iconic works of the Impressionist movement, including pieces by artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Berthe Morisot.

In addition to the color plates, the book includes an introductory essay by the art historian Robert L. Herbert, which provides readers with an overview of the Impressionist movement and its historical context. The essay discusses the origins of Impressionism, the artists who contributed to the movement, and the artistic techniques that defined it.

The book also includes a chronology of the Impressionist movement, providing readers with a timeline of the major events and developments that occurred within the movement. Overall, “The French Impressionists: With Fifty Colour Plates” is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Impressionist movement and its impact on the world of art.