Laurens, Camille
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781999331870
- author:
- Laurens, Camille
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Les Fugitives
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13 x 1.3 centimetres (0.20
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen by Camille Laurens is a captivating portrait of Marie van Goethem, a young woman who rose to fame in 19th-century Paris. Her life was marked by both artistic expression and hardship, as she worked as a model for prominent artists such as Edgar Degas. Laurens' compelling narrative sheds light on the often-overlooked world of female artists during the Belle Epoque era. By exploring the underbelly of high society, the book opens up new perspectives on the lives of those who were traditionally marginalized in art historical accounts. This insightful biography offers a fresh look at a fascinating period in history, one that challenges our understanding of the intersection between art and society.