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Book Synopsis: This work traces the artists and photographers who—whether fascinated or repelled by prostitution in all its forms—captured the realities and fantasies of this ambiguous world. From the scandalous Olympia by Manet to Degas’s The Absinthe Drinker, from Toulouse-Lautrec and Munch’s forays into brothels to the bold figures and caricature portraits of Rouault, van Dongen, and Picasso, this book foregrounds how the shadowy domain of prostitution played a central role in the development of modern painting. In nine chapters, these paintings, sculptures, lithographs, sketches, photographs, and press clippings are given context within the moral framework of an era when prostitution was considered an unavoidable—or enticing—evil, powerfully evoking the ambivalent place held by prostitutes in the midst of nascent modernity, from the splendours of the demimondaines to the miseries of the working-girl pierreuses.
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Embrace the allure and intrigue of the shadowy world of prostitution in France with our captivating book, Splendours and Miseries: Images of Prostitution in France, 1850-1910. This thought-provoking work delves into the artists and photographers who were mesmerized, and sometimes repelled, by the many facets of prostitution. Experience the captivating journey of artists such as Manet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Munch, van Dongen, and Picasso as they explore the ambiguous realm of this forbidden world.
Through a collection of paintings, sculptures, lithographs, sketches, photographs, and press clippings, Splendours and Miseries offers a unique perspective on the role of prostitution in the development of modern painting. Discover how these talented artists encapsulated the realities and fantasies surrounding this controversial subject, challenging societal norms and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Our book is divided into nine captivating chapters, each providing a deeper understanding and moral context of an era when prostitution was both despised and glamorized. Dive into the alluring world of demimondaines, explore the captivating images of working-girl pierreuses, and gain insights into the complex place held by prostitutes during the time of nascent modernity.
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