Renoir, Monet, Gauguin: Images of a Floating by Museum Folkwang Essen HARDBACK

Hatje Cantz

Explore the rich history of French Impressionism and its reception in Japan with "Renoir, Monet, Gauguin: Images of a Floating World." This bilingual hardcover edition features a unique compilation of around 120 works, showcasing masterpieces from the Museum Folkwang Essen's post-impressionist collection and highlights from the Kojiro Matsukata Collection. Discover paintings, drawings, and sculptures by renowned artists such as Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Auguste Rodin, alongside contributions from contemporary artists like Tabaimo and Chiharu Shiota. The book also delves into the transnational collection history and the stories of two important collectors, Karl Ernst Osthaus and Kojiro Matsukata. A short story by Sayaka Murata is included. Key Features: * Features works by Renoir, Monet, Gauguin, Cézanne, Manet, Pissarro, Rodin, and more. * Examines the early following of French Impressionism in Japan. * Highlights the collections of Karl Ernst Osthaus and Kojiro Matsukata. * Includes a unique compilation of approximately 120 artworks. * Bilingual edition offering insights in both English and another language. * Accompanied by a short story from Japanese author Sayaka Murata. Product Summary: Hatje Cantz Art & design Hardcover Book. "Renoir, Monet, Gauguin: Images of a Floating World: The Kojiro Matsukata and Karl Ernst Osthaus collections". Bilingual edition. Publication year 2022. 352 pages. Dimensions: 280 mm width, 230 mm height. ISBN: 9783775751278.