The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau |
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| Author:
| Markel, Michelle |
| Illustrator:
| Hall, Amanda |
| Series title: | Incredible Lives for Young Readers (ILYR) Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4674-6416-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Eerdmans Books For Young Readers |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $18.99 |
Book Description:
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Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully introduces young readers...
More DescriptionHenri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases.
Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, artfully introduces young readers to the beloved painter and encourages all readers to persevere despite all odds.
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