French Modernism at the Guggenheim

An essential figure in the spread of early 20th century modern art, European art dealer and collector Justin K. Thannhauser spent much of his life amassing an impressive collection of works by some true art world icons, including the likes of Braque, Cezanne, Degas, Gaugin, Manet, Picasso, Pissarro and Van Gogh. In the late 1970s, he gifted a significant portion of these pieces to The Guggenheim a pivotal moment for the museum that helped to forever define their collection of impressionist, postimpressionist and School of Paris holdings. French Modernism at the Guggenheim offers an in-depth look at the eponymous Thannhauser Collection in full, with stunning reproductions of paintings and sculptures from a host of modern masters. Interspersed throughout these images, youll find brief essays from former Guggenheim curators and conservators, which examine the featured artists materials, processes and stylistic innovations, as well as the historical context behind key works. Also included is an essay from Megan Fontanella, which dives into the genesis of the Thannhauser collection and the many ways that that collectors interest in and support of experimental art helped to shape 20th century art as we know it. A fascinating and inspiring read, its a must-have for any art-lovers coffee table. edited by Megan Fontanella foreword by Richard Armstrong various contributors hardcover 331 pages Dimensions: 9"W x 1.25"D x 11.75"H.