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Rosa Bonheur

Rosa Bonheur

Fémelat, Armelle

Hardcover

Series: Art Collection

General ArtIndividual Artists

Publisher Price: $17.95

PREORDER - Expected ship date January 12, 2027

ISBN10: 2702212018
ISBN13: 9782702212011
Publisher: Cercle D'Art
Published: Jan 12 2027
Pages: 96
Language: English
Rosa Bonheur was a pioneering 19th century artist who transformed animal painting into a respected art form and became the first woman to receive the Legion of Honour. Written by Armelle Fémelat, this book offers a thoughtful exploration of her remarkable life, artistic legacy, and enduring influence.

As a celebrated and accomplished artist of the 19th century, Rosa Bonheur succeeded in elevating animal painting to the status of art. Defying the social conventions of her time, she became the first female artist to receive the Legion of Honour, making her work a symbol of independence and freedom. Her realistic animal depictions and naturalistic style established her as a pioneer of her era. Largely forgotten after her death, her work, in this book, is being brought back into the spotlight by Armelle Fémelat, art historian, journalist, and specialist in the Italian Renaissance and animal studies. This book offers a precise and attentive reading of the artist's work, allowing readers to appreciate the uniqueness of both her art and her life.

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