France – In the footsteps of the great artists
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The second volume in the *Art of Travel* series invites you to discover France’s cultural highlights, with the country’s most beloved artists as your guides.
Imagine hurrying through the corridors of pre-revolutionary Versailles in the company of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the most sought-after portraitist of her day. Whom might you encounter upon entering her studio? The Duchess of Polignac—one of the great beauties of the Ancien Régime—or the tragic queen herself, Marie-Antoinette? Or travel back in time to the 19th-century Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh, before continuing to the French Riviera, where Picasso lived and worked for six months.
Through twelve chapters—each dedicated to a specific artist or group of artists—and accompanying itineraries, you can immerse yourself in their world. Wander through palaces, stately homes, and studios to admire their work *in situ*, all from the comfort of your armchair. A specially designed, illustrated map featuring hand-drawn vignettes brings to life key moments from the artists' often turbulent lives, as well as major landmarks and the local atmosphere. Embark on your own 21st-century 'Grand Tour'.
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Language: English
Pages: 352
Hardcover
Illustrations: 425
Size: 30.8 x 24.0 cm
ISBN: 9780500027547