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Rousseau: The Dream
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Each volume in this new series offers an in-depth exploration of one major work in MoMA's collection. Through a lively illustrated essay by a MoMA curator that examines the work in detail, the publication delves into aspects of the artist's oeuvre and places the work in a broader social and art historical context.
The current volume explores Rousseau: The Dream by Ann Temkin. This work explores the intricate layers and subtleties of Rousseau's masterpiece, offering readers a profound look at its significance within both the artist's career and the wider cultural landscape.
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ISBN: 9780870708305
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 July 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Museum of Modern Art
Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 183.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 48
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