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French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art by Grose Evans is a comprehensive exploration of the exciting story of French painters during the nineteenth century. The book delves into the personal rivalries and revolutions in taste that colored this period of art history. It highlights the sacrifices artists had to make to achieve the sincere expression of their ideals in the face of an indifferent or jeering public. The book discusses the opposition faced by young artists trying to create new styles from firmly established academic painters and the challenges they encountered due to the inertia of popular taste. The book provides insights into the classical idealism of Jacques-Louis David and his rise to fame during the French Revolution. It also discusses the influence of David''s style on his pupil J.-A.-Dominique Ingres and the dominance of academic art during that time. The book further explores the opposing Romantic movement led by Eugène Delacroix and the importance of nature in the Romantic era as seen in the works of Camille Corot. It also delves into the transition from Romanticism to Realism with artists like Honoré Daumier and Gustave Courbet leading the way. The book covers the evolution of art styles through the works of Henri Fantin-Latour Édouard Manet Claude Monet Berthe Morisot Auguste Renoir Edgar Degas Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Vincent van Gogh Paul Gauguin and Paul Cézanne. It discusses their unique approaches to painting their influences and the impact of their works on the art world. The book also includes detailed descriptions and analyses of specific paintings by these artists providing a deeper understanding of their techniques and artistic philosophies. Overall French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art offers a rich and informative journey through the diverse and dynamic world of French art during the nineteenth century. It sheds light on the struggles innovations and triumphs of artists during this period showcasing the evolution of styles and the enduring legacy of these masterful painters.