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Jean-Baptiste Deshays: A Forgotten Master of the 18th Century

Jean-Baptiste Deshays: A Forgotten Master of the 18th Century

Original title : Jean-Baptiste Deshays : 1729-1765

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A comprehensive monograph on Jean-Baptiste Deshays (1729–1765), a prominent French painter and protégé of François Boucher. This lavishly illustrated volume explores his academic career, critical acclaim, and diverse oeuvre, including altarpieces, capriccios inspired by Castiglione, and dramatic chiaroscuro works foreshadowing Romanticism. Published by Arthena in 2008, the book features 385 illustrations (68 in color) and includes a preface by Alastair…

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A comprehensive monograph on Jean-Baptiste Deshays (1729–1765), a prominent French painter and protégé of François Boucher. This lavishly illustrated volume explores his academic career, critical acclaim, and diverse oeuvre, including altarpieces, capriccios inspired by Castiglione, and dramatic chiaroscuro works foreshadowing Romanticism. Published by Arthena in 2008, the book features 385 illustrations (68 in color) and includes a preface by Alastair Laing. Bound in publisher’s boards with illustrated dust jacket, quarto format (32 x 24 cm), 360 pages.

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