Paris was the center of the art world in the 19th century and a magnet for American art students and artists, particularly after the 1860s. Flocking to the studios of artists like Gérôme and Bouguereau, the Americans longed to show their work at the annual Paris Salon, and watched the unfolding of Impressionism with fascination. Few American painters were unaffected by developments in Paris, and even those who chose not to study there often sought affirmation of their work by French audiences. This publication traces the role of American artists in Paris, from the Salon des Refusés in 1863 to the emergence of a uniquely American style of painting. More than 100 exhibited paintings by Sargent, Whistler, Cassatt, Homer, and other artists are discussed, and issues such as why artists were drawn to Paris, how they responded to what they found there, and what they retained of their experience are explored. The essays are followed by a biography for each artist, and an illustrated and annotated list of works.

288 pages, 150 full-color illustrations. 10 in. x 11 1/2 in. Available in hardcover (clothbound, with jacket) or paper.

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