ladyreading365's review
5.0
This is such a brilliant graphic novel. I loved every single second of it. Each picture was as beautiful as a piece of artwork. The story line was utterly amazing. I also learnt so much about these two wonderful artists. This graphic novel is a must read for every 18+ art fan out there. It was a truly spectacular graphic novel that I became so engrossed in and I was in awe from the start. I just can't recommend this book enough.
The highest praise goes out to the author, artist and publishers for bringing this stunning book to life. I will definitely be looking out for more fantastic graphic novels by this author and publishers.
The highest praise goes out to the author, artist and publishers for bringing this stunning book to life. I will definitely be looking out for more fantastic graphic novels by this author and publishers.
planetlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
*Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review*
Note: I read an English translation of the original work
I studied art history, so i'm familiar with Degas' work, though I knew almost nothing about his personal life. This comic takes a look at a man who by all accounts seems like a loner and a difficult person to be friends with, yet who made such beautiful works of art that most people know his name. Degas is best known for his depictions of ballerinas and while he may not have like it, is often associated with the Impressionist art movement. The biggest surprise for me was how close he was to Cassatt (she and Berthe Morisot who also makes an appearance are some of my favorite artists), and how much their professional and personal lives intertwined. Degas is not a very likable man, but he was a passionate one, and this biographical story does a lot of good in showing who he was as a person and how his relationship with Cassatt affected that. Beyond the story, I LOVED the art style, it was so reminiscent of Impressionist artists, and the color scheme often reflected what I remember of Degas' works. Overall, an interesting look at the life of an artist (two if we count Cassatt and we probably should) at a time when art was drastically changing.
Note: I read an English translation of the original work
I studied art history, so i'm familiar with Degas' work, though I knew almost nothing about his personal life. This comic takes a look at a man who by all accounts seems like a loner and a difficult person to be friends with, yet who made such beautiful works of art that most people know his name. Degas is best known for his depictions of ballerinas and while he may not have like it, is often associated with the Impressionist art movement. The biggest surprise for me was how close he was to Cassatt (she and Berthe Morisot who also makes an appearance are some of my favorite artists), and how much their professional and personal lives intertwined. Degas is not a very likable man, but he was a passionate one, and this biographical story does a lot of good in showing who he was as a person and how his relationship with Cassatt affected that. Beyond the story, I LOVED the art style, it was so reminiscent of Impressionist artists, and the color scheme often reflected what I remember of Degas' works. Overall, an interesting look at the life of an artist (two if we count Cassatt and we probably should) at a time when art was drastically changing.