Gazette des Beaux-Arts

French periodical

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The Gazette des beaux-arts is a French periodical focused on art criticism and the fine arts. It was a significant publication in the 19th century, a period of immense growth and change in the art world. During this time, artists gained more independence, leading to new theories and styles that challenged traditional models.

The Gazette des beaux-arts was among several belles lettres magazines that provided reviews and critical analysis of art. These publications served both the public and art enthusiasts, often shaping opinions and influencing art history. The magazine's content likely contributed to the ongoing debates and theoretical discussions surrounding art during this dynamic era.1

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Jules Laforgue
…collector and editor of the Gazette des Beaux-Arts, who introduced him to Impressionist painting. In November 1881 he was appointed reader to the Empress Augusta in Berlin and remained in Germany for almost five years, during which time he wrote most of his works. He married an English woman, Leah…
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…collector and editor of the Gazette des Beaux-Arts, who introduced him to Impressionist painting. In November 1881 he was appointed reader to the Empress Augusta in Berlin and remained in Germany for almost five years, during which time he wrote most of his works. He married an English woman, Leah…
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