Guillaume Lethiere

Guillaume Lethière (1760–1832) was a French Neoclassical painter born in Guadeloupe who achieved great success in his time but is now relatively unknown. A new publication explores his career in its political, social, and art historical context, addressing issues of colonialism, slavery, and diaspora. The exhibition will be held at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, and the Louvre in Paris.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2024
Publisher: Yale University Press

Guillaume Lethière (1760–1832) was a French Neoclassical painter born in Guadeloupe, who played a significant role in the art world during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Despite his remarkable achievements and extensive body of work, Lethière remains relatively unknown today. This groundbreaking publication aims to introduce Lethière to a wider audience and restore his rightful place as one of the most eminent artists of his generation. The book features lavish illustrations and authoritative text, providing a comprehensive view of Lethière's career in its political, social, and art historical context. It addresses issues of colonialism, slavery, and diaspora, shedding new light on the presence and reception of Caribbean artists in France during this time. The exhibition schedule includes the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA (June 15–October 14, 2024) and the Louvre in Paris (November 15, 2024–March 15, 2025).

Weight: 3102g
Dimension: 309 x 261 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300275780