Suzanne Valadon

Model, Painter, Rebel

Nancy Ireson

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English

Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
01 November 2021

Art & design styles: Impressionism & Post-Impressionism; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

A reconsideration of the life and legacy of the revolutionary artist of the Parisian avant-garde.

Despite the popularity and success the French model and painter Suzanne Valadon (18651938) enjoyed in her lifetime, her work has received scant attention since her death. While her art broke new ground, her reception was often overshadowed by criticism of her personal life, and her fame as an artist was eclipsed by that of her son, Maurice Utrillo. With her art and lifestyle alike, Valadon cared little for convention and challenged behavioral codes.

Seen in the twenty-first century, Valadon's confrontational works still challenge viewers with their unapologetic presentations of women's bodies, female desire, and the conflicts of marriage and motherhood. This fully illustrated exhibition catalogue explores new ways of looking at Valadon's life and pioneering work. Contributions by Nancy Ireson, Martha Lucy, Denise Murrell, Adrienne L. Childs, Lauren Jimerson, and Ebonie Pollock tackle the artist's treatment of the female figure, her navigation of the art world, and her depictions of an as-yet-unidentified Black model. South African artist Lisa Brice reflects on her interest in the painter, finding resonance between Valadon's pioneering work and contemporary artists and events. A chronology by Marianne Le Morvan presents a fascinating overview of the artist's turbulent life.

AUTHOR: Nancy Ireson is deputy director for collections and exhibitions and Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.

100 colour illustrations

Edited by: Nancy Ireson
Imprint: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 240mm,
ISBN: 9781913645137
ISBN 10: 1913645134
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Nancy Ireson is deputy director for collections and exhibitions and Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. She is the coeditor of Elijah Pierce’s America, also published by Paul Holberton Publishing.

Reviews for Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel

This enlightening catalogue captures the essence of one of the first modern female painters, ensuring Valadon’s rightful place in the canon of art history. * Woman's Art Journal 24/11/2022 * ''The catalogue includes essays on Valadon’s life, work and legacy, as well as a careful biography by Marianne Le Morvan and English translations of primary sources on Valadon and her reception. * London Review of Books *