The Salon of 1850-51 / Translated from the French by Peter L. Scacco

Théophile Gautier's insightful critiques of the 1850 Palais National Salon illuminate the pinnacle of mid-century French art. Peter Scacco's English translation of Gautier's twenty-three articles from La Presse offers a rich exploration of the art and artists of the era. The introduction provides essential historical context, while the appendix features a comprehensive list of works by the Salon artists, complete with catalogue numbers. The book also includes notes and an index of artists, making it a valuable resource for understanding this transformative period in art history.