{"product_id":"edouard-manet-arcturus-great-artists-series-9-ann-sumner","title":"Edouard Manet (Arcturus Great Artists Series, 9), Ann Sumner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs New: The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn \"As New\" copy of Ann Sumner’s insightful monograph on the father of modern art, Édouard Manet. As a key entry in the Arcturus Great Artists Series, this volume serves as a concise, highly accessible, and visually rich introduction to Manet’s revolutionary career. Sumner, a distinguished art historian, expertly guides the reader through Manet’s transition from the rigid confines of the Paris Salon to his role as the pivotal bridge between Realism and Impressionism. This copy is in impeccable, unread condition, perfect for collectors seeking a flawless reference volume on one of the most significant figures in art history.Édouard Manet was one of the first 19th-century artists to embrace modern life as his primary subject, famously challenging the artistic establishment with his bold techniques and unconventional themes. This book examines the life and legacy of an artist who dared to paint the \"scandalous\" truth of Parisian society. Through a selection of his most famous canvases, Sumner explores Manet's unique use of color, his defiant brushwork, and his complex relationships with the Impressionist circle. It is a compelling narrative of a man who changed the course of art history by turning his back on traditional dictates in favor of a modern, authentic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54012069347667,"sku":"4326","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_112046.jpg?v=1781624212","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/edouard-manet-arcturus-great-artists-series-9-ann-sumner","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}