Kathleen O'Connor of Paris

Name: Kathleen O'Connor of Paris
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925591644
Price: 36.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Amanda Curtin

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.17

( 48 ratings, 19 reviews)

Summary

Kathleen O'Connor of Paris by Amanda Curtin is a meticulously crafted biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Kathleen O'Connor, an Australian artist who sought to forge her creative path in the vibrant and challenging landscape of early 20th-century Paris. The narrative intertwines her personal struggles and artistic achievements, highlighting her determination and resilience in the world of art and her ability to carve a niche as a painter amidst societal challenges. Its vivid portrayal of Parisian life during that era offers a richly detailed backdrop to O'Connor's inspiring journey.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$36⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$40⁰⁰~~

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Kathleen O'Connor of Paris

$36⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$40⁰⁰~~

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're fascinated by the lives of pioneering women and historical artistry, this book may appeal to you. It vividly portrays an early 20th-century artist's journey in Paris, capturing the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating the vibrant, yet demanding, art scene of the era. The biography dives deep into themes of resilience, creativity, and independence, bringing the past to life with rich, evocative detail.

Kathleen O'Connor of Paris

Part biography, part travel narrative, this is the story of an artist in a foreign land who, with limited resources and despite the impacts of war and loss, worked and exhibited in Paris for over forty years. Kathleen O'Connor 's distinctive figure paintings, portraits and still lifes, highly prized today, form an inseparable part of the telling.

What does it mean to live a life in pursuit of art?

Description

What does it mean to live a life in pursuit of art?

In 1906, Kathleen O'Connor left conservative Perth, where her famous father's life had ended in tragedy. She had her sights set on a career in thrilling, bohemian Paris. More than a century later, novelist Amanda Curtin faces her own questions, of life and of art, as she embarks on a journey in Kate's footsteps.

Part biography, part travel narrative, Kathleen O'Connor of Paris is the story of an artist in a foreign land who, with limited resources and despite the impacts of war and loss, worked and exhibited in Paris for over forty years. Kate's distinctive figure paintings, portraits, and still lifes, highly prized today, form an inseparable part of the telling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925591644

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 556g

Pages: 320

Collections

Amanda Curtin Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Amanda Curtin is the author of novels Elemental (2013) and The Sinkings (2008), and short story collection Inherited (2011). Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in Griffith Review, Southerly, Island, Indigo, Westerly, Review of Australian Fiction and several anthologies. She has also worked as a book editor for many years. Amanda lives in Perth with her husband and an opinionated Siamese cat, and works in a backyard studio among magpies, doves and old trees.