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Gustave Courbet by Bruno Foucart A glimpse into the life and works of the famous French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th century France. Dozens of full-color plates of art. Published in a beautiful fine binding: Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival acid-free paper with gilded edges, custom patterned endpapers, satin ribbon place holder, Smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Oversized, quarto: 12.25” x 9”. Illustrated throughout. Published in 1983. First edition thus. An Easton Press 1st edition/1st printing. Condition: NEAR MINT (NEAR FINE+). Crown of spine has a few very small spots of white paint (see pic) else FINE. INTERIOR AS NEW. No former owner bookplates, no foxing, no writing. ***A beautiful copy of this special deluxe edition in NEAR FINE+ condition!*** Please view pictures to appreciate the craftsmanship and condition. Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (June 1819 – December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting. Committed to painting only what he could see, he rejected academic convention and the Romanticism of the previous generation of visual artists. His independence set an example that was important to later artists, such as the Impressionists and the Cubists. Courbet occupies an important place in 19th-century French painting as an innovator and as an artist willing to make bold social statements through his work. Courbet's paintings of the late 1840s and early 1850s brought him his first recognition. They challenged convention by depicting unidealized peasants and workers, often on a grand scale traditionally reserved for paintings of religious or historical subjects. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Please follow me as I have dozens of Easton Press books and thousands of other collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
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