Chaim Soutine: Genius, Obsession, and a Dramatic Life in Art (Celeste Marcus)
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Celeste Marcus revisits the life and work of the Jewish expressionist painter Chaim Soutine.
Chaim Soutine: Genius, Obsession, and a Dramatic Life in Art follows his path from eastern Europe to Paris.
The biography examines stories that have shaped the reception of his paintings.
Marcus questions the myths surrounding the artist and his work.
The book invites a reconsideration of how an artist’s reputation can influence what viewers see in the paintings.
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