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The nineteenth century artist talks about his life and work as if entertaining the reader for a weekend.

A child's biography of French artist Henri Rousseau, who spent his life as a toll collector, but created unheralded masterpieces in his spare time.

Profiles the life of French impressionist artist Claude Monet; highlighting his early life, struggle with poverty, work habits, painting of water lilies, and more. Includes a chronology, historical time line, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.

If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures? Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper.

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

A brief biography of Henri Matisse accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

Introduces children to the life and work of French Impressionist artist Claude Monet, discussing his style, life in poverty, and influence on world art.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century French painter, Camille Pissarro.

An introduction to the life and art of the French Impressionist painter.

Tells the story of how French impressionist artist Claude Monet set out to excite critics about his art, much in the same way his young son became enthused over trains.