Nineteenth-century French Paintings in the Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has published a comprehensive catalog of French paintings from the 19th century, featuring works by artists such as Louis-Léopold Boilly, Camille, Lucien, and Félix Pissarro, Henri Fantin-Latour, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Henri Matisse. Compiled by art historian Jon Whiteley, the catalog includes detailed information on each painting's provenance, literature, and exhibition history, along with technical notes and photography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Modern Art Press

The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, houses a remarkable collection of French paintings from the 19th century, spanning the years between 1775 and 1875. To fully document and explore this captivating era of French art, the museum has published a comprehensive and scholarly catalogue. This remarkable publication, compiled by the late distinguished art historian Jon Whiteley, serves as the sole complete catalogue of French paintings from this period in the Ashmolean Museum.

The catalogue is organized in a manner that reflects the concept of the long 19th century, defining 19th-century French artists as those born between 1775 and 1875. This expansive timeframe encompasses a fascinating range of paintings, showcasing the works of renowned artists such as Louis-Léopold Boilly, Camille, Lucien, and Félix Pissarro, Henri Fantin-Latour, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Henri Matisse.

Each entry in the catalogue provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the paintings, encompassing provenance, literature, and exhibition history. Extensive technical notes and information on frames are also included, providing a thorough documentation of the artworks. To enhance the reader's experience, new, high-quality photography and comparative images accompany the entries, offering a complete and thorough visual representation of these important pieces.

The catalogue serves as an invaluable contribution to existing scholarship on 19th-century French art. It provides a thorough exploration of the artistic achievements and developments of this period, shedding light on the influences, styles, and techniques employed by the artists. The entries on each work are meticulously researched and written by Whiteley, who draws upon his extensive knowledge of French art and the Ashmolean holdings.

The publication is distributed by Modern Art Press, ensuring wide accessibility to art enthusiasts and scholars alike. The Ashmolean Museum's commitment to preserving and promoting French art is evident in this remarkable catalogue, which enhances our understanding and appreciation of this significant chapter in art history.

Weight: 2452g
Dimension: 303 x 256 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916347427