Gustave Courbet: His Life and Art, by Jack Lindsay
Download a PDF Sample (1 MB)First published in 1973, this comprehensive biography of French artist Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) is but one of many artist biographies from the prolific and talented twentieth-century author Jack Lindsay (1900–1990). Those familiar with Robert Hughes' recent biography of Francisco Goya, will find a similar tone in Lindsay's work, though where Hughes tended towards more political and historical description, Lindsay sticks close to his subject. In fact, more than any of the other few, complete biographies of Courbet currently in print, Lindsay's relies heavily on Courbet's own writing and on that of his peers. These direct glimpses into the artist's life and world, give a sense of depth and character to Courbet that has otherwise proven difficult to capture.
Project Notes:
This book is currently out of print, but could be potentially be republished in a new edition. If an interested team were to form, their first step would be to contact the author's estate to determine copyright status and seek their approval and possible involvement in the project.
Project Team Members:
None. This project was submitted by the Hol Editors and is open for anyone to take the lead on. Apply to work on this team.
Greg Albers
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