Pictures and their painters; the history of painting (1907)
Bryant, Lorinda Munson, 1855- · New York: John Lane Co. · leaf 361
of his compositions wasgraceful and effective. The Assumption (Fig. 239), in theLouvre, exemplifies his strength in drawing as well as his uniqueconception of a muc.-used suliject. The ease and grace of thetwo figures in su]i])orting the Mrgin are well expressed andcarry out the idea of the Airgins… … FiG. 239.—Prudhon. The Assumption.Louvre, Paris. FRANCOIS GfiRARD phere that forms the background of the picture. Prudhoiiwas a true artist of his time. A very close follower of David was Francjois Gerard (1770-1837), who was born in Rome, wliere his father had been sentwith theFrench amljassador,…
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