Julie Manet: An Impressionist Heritage

This title provides a comprehensive overview of Julie Manet's life, work, and art collection, covering her early beginnings, role as a collector with her husband Ernest Rouart, and her impact on the arts in late 19th-century and early 20th-century Paris. Based on unpublished sources, it offers a definitive account of her life and entourage. The exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris from October 19, 2021, to March 20, 2022.

Format: Hardback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Yale University Press

This captivating exhibition catalog serves as a magnificent companion to the inaugural exhibition dedicated to the remarkable Julie Manet (1878-1966). As the sole daughter of Berthe Morisot and the cherished niece of Édouard Manet, Julie Manet's life, artistic endeavors, and remarkable collection are intricately explored within these pages. The book delves into various facets of the artist's journey, spanning from her early beginnings to her pivotal role as a collector alongside her husband, Ernest Rouart. Through a comprehensive and meticulously researched account, this publication offers a fresh and deeply insightful perspective on Julie Manet's significant contribution to the world of art. Drawing upon previously unpublished sources, this definitive account resurrects the vibrant world of art and culture in late 19th-century and early 20th-century Paris, vividly bringing it to life.

Distributed by Editions Hazan, Paris, the exhibition is scheduled to be held at the Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris, from October 19, 2021, to March 20, 2022.

Weight: 1518g
Dimension: 228 x 295 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300264098