This beautifully illustrated book places impressionism in its historical context. Focusing on the major painters and on the female impressionists, it analyzes their techniques, explains how their work influenced later generations, and even reveals the artists' loves and personal battles. Filled with fabulous facsimile artifacts, The treasures of the impressionists looks at the journey these great painters took to establish themselves in the art world and gain the respect of critics and public alike.

Inserts comprise facsimile newspapers, sketches, photographs, letters, posters, and advertisements. "This is an Andre Deutsch book"--T.p. verso.