Memories of Degas

George Moore's pioneering essay on Degas, "The Painter of Modern Life," helped make him a celebrity in Britain. Walter Sickert's memoir, also published posthumously, is a vivid response to Impressionism and provides an intimate portrait of the artist. These essays, previously difficult to find, are now reprinted with an introduction and 30 pages of color plates, showcasing Degas's dazzling career.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 13 June 2019
\n Publisher: Pallas Athene Publishers
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Degas was a renowned figure in Britain during his lifetime, largely due to the pioneering essay "The Painter of Modern Life" written by George Moore. Following Degas's passing, Moore revisited the essay, incorporating additional recollections, partly as a response to the memoir published by Degas's admirer and follower, Walter Sickert. Sickert's essay, characterized by its sparkling, engaging, witty, and occasionally combative nature, stands as one of the finest examples of his writings. Together, these memoirs offer remarkable insights into the response to Impressionism in English, while also providing an intimate portrait of arguably the most significant and influential painter of the later 19th century—known for his profound humanity. Prior to their reprinting in this collection, these essays had been difficult to locate. Here, they are presented with an introduction by Anna Gruetzner Robins, accompanied by 30 pages of color plates that encompass the entirety of Degas's dazzling career.

\n Weight: 124g\n
Dimension: 118 x 145 x 4 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781843681748\n
Edition number: 2 Enlarged edition\n