Société des Trois in the Nineteenth Century

Name: Société des Trois in the Nineteenth Century
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This book reframes the formative years of three significant artists: Henri Fantin-Latour, Alphonse Legros, and James McNeill Whistler. The trio\u2019s coming together as the Soci\u00E9t\u00E9 des trois occurred during the emergence of the artistic avant-garde\u2014a movement toward individualism and self-expression. Though their oeuvres appear dissimilar, it is imperative that the three artists\u2019 early work and letters be viewed in light of the Soci\u00E9t\u00E9, as it informed many of their decisions in both London and Paris. Each artist actively cultivated a translocal presence, creating artistic networks that transcended national borders. Thus, this book will serve as a comprehensive resource on the development, production, implications, and eventual end of the Soci\u00E9t\u00E9.