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Degas & Cassatt

A Solitary Dance
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Brief Description
A story of artistic passion and personal solitude. This biographical graphic novel explores the complex relationship between Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt, two giants of the Impressionist movement. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, it delves into their creative struggles, their unique perspectives on art,... Read More
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A story of artistic passion and personal solitude. This biographical graphic novel explores the complex relationship between Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt, two giants of the Impressionist movement. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, it delves into their creative struggles, their unique perspectives on art, and the societal expectations they faced.

Discover the inner lives of these iconic artists as they navigate the challenges of their time. Witness their unwavering dedication to their craft, their complex friendship, and the personal sacrifices they made in pursuit of their artistic vision. A poignant exploration of genius, ambition, and the price of greatness.

Degas & Cassatt is ideal for readers interested in art history, graphic novels, and the lives of influential artists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681123240

Publisher: Ablaze, LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: NBM Publishing Company

Illustration: 104 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Efa

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 104

About the Author

EFA is a pen name for Ricard Fernandez, a Spanish artist who left school at 16 to pursue his dream of being in comics. He has since published quite a few graphic novels and series. He also did the art for the superb Monet and Django (Reinhardt) biographies (NBM).

Salva Rubio, is a Spanish writer specialized in history. With a master' s degree in scriptwriting, he has been involved in many documentaries, short and feature length films. He also wrote the Monet and Django (Reinhardt) biographies with Efa (NBM).

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