Alvin L. Clark
French Drawings from the Age of Claude, Poussin, Watteau, and Fragonard: Highlights from the Collection of the Harvard Art Museums
French Drawings from the Age of Claude, Poussin, Watteau, and Fragonard: Highlights from the Collection of the Harvard Art Museums
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The Harvard Art Museums boast an impressive collection of works on paper, including notable French School draftsmen from the 16th to 18th century. This catalog features 100 outstanding examples, offering insightful entries on landscapes, figure studies, historical and mythological scenes, and their significance in the development of early modern French style and taste.
Format: Hardback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Yale University Press
The Harvard Art Museums boast an awe-inspiring collection of works on paper, considered one of the most significant in North America. Within its vast holdings, the museum showcases a remarkable array of drawings by esteemed masters of the French School. Prominent figures such as Simon Vouet, Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard grace the pages of this remarkable catalogue.
Following an introductory essay that traces the evolution of this group of drawings, the catalogue presents comprehensive entries on over 100 exceptional examples spanning the 16th to 18th centuries. These works encompass a diverse range of genres and motifs, including breathtaking landscapes, captivating figure studies, historical and mythological scenes, and many commissioned for prestigious clients or pivotal moments in the development of early modern French style and taste.
Alvin L. Clark Jr., a renowned art historian, has dedicated decades to studying and appreciating these works. In his insightful commentary, he combines a discerning eye with profound interpretations, enriching our understanding of the drawings and the artists who created them.
This extraordinary collection, housed within the walls of the Harvard Art Museums, offers a glimpse into the artistic brilliance and cultural significance of the French School during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of these master artists and their profound impact on the world of art.
Dimension: 305 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300250916
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