{"product_id":"promenades-on-paper-eighteenthcentury-french-drawings-from-the-bibliotheque-nationale-de-france-9780300266931","title":"Promenades on Paper: Eighteenth-Century French Drawings from the Bibliotheque nationale de France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePromenades on Paper is an illustrated exploration of the largely unpublished collection of eighteenth-century French drawings, albums, and sketchbooks at the Bibliothèque nationale de France. It features 50 celebrated artists, architects, designers, and printmakers, and reveals how artists used drawing to record, critique, and improve the world around them. The exhibition is scheduled to be held at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, from December 17, 2022, to March 12, 2023, and at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours in France from May 12 to August 28, 2023. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePromenades on Paper: An Illustrated Exploration of the Unpublished Collection of Eighteenth-Century French Drawings, Albums, and Sketchbooks at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePromenades on Paper delves into the largely unexplored treasure trove of eighteenth-century drawings housed in the Department of Prints and Photography of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Among the illustrious 50 featured artists, this captivating collection showcases the works of some of France's most celebrated practitioners of the eighteenth century, including Madeleine Basseporte ({PHONE-1}), François Boucher ({PHONE-2}), Gabriel de Saint Aubin ({PHONE-3}), and Jean-Honoré Fragonard ({PHONE-4}). These artists are joined by architects, designers, and printmakers, whose contributions enrich the diverse range of drawings showcased in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning the vast reserves of the institution, these drawings have primarily served as documentary sources until now. In this remarkable publication, esteemed international scholars present over 80 drawings, albums, and sketchbooks, many of which are published here for the first time. Through their insightful introductions, these scholars shed light on the profound ways in which artists employed drawing as a means to record, critique, and actively shape the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributed by the Clark Art Institute, Promenades on Paper will be on display at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, from December 17, 2022, to March 12, 2023. Following its exhibition in the United States, the collection will travel to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours in Tours, France, where it will be showcased from May 12 to August 28, 2023. This captivating journey offers art enthusiasts and scholars a unique opportunity to explore the rich artistic heritage of the eighteenth century, shedding new light on the creative processes and perspectives of these remarkable artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1388g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 242 x 285 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780300266931\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44138569564410,"sku":"9780300266931","price":38.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680266222669_book.jpg?v=1680275232","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/promenades-on-paper-eighteenthcentury-french-drawings-from-the-bibliotheque-nationale-de-france-9780300266931","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}