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This large-format book reproduces Matisse's masterpiece, presented in its entirety in stunning full-color images.First published in 1947, Henri Matisse's collection of paper cutouts represented a culmination of the artist's striving to combine his love of form and color. To create Jazz, Matisse (...)

The formation of the American Watercolor Society in 1866 by a small, dedicated group of painters transformed the perception of what had long been considered a marginal medium. Artists of all ages, styles, and backgrounds took up watercolor in the 1870s, inspiring younger generations of (...)

This book explores James Tissot's multifaceted career and provides a fresh perspective on the 19th-century French painter. James Tissot is best known for his paintings of fashionable women and society life in the late 19th century. Born in Nantes, France, he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in (...)

A revealing exploration of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's genre paintings and the cultural significance of his depictions of ordinary peopleBartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617 1682) is best known for his religious subject matter, yet some of his most iconic works depict secular themes. Celebrating (...)