John rewald cezanne

Portrait of John Rewald, circa John Rewald ( – February 2, ) was a German-American academic, author and art historian. He is known for his studies of Cézanne, Renoir, Pissarro, Seurat, Van Gogh and Gauguin; [1] and is regarded as the foremost authority on Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, about which he wrote two landmark surveys, History of Impression () and. Rewald uses the documentary approach taken in his History of Impressionism () to describe the life and work of Cezanne. The artist's character is revealed in his own words and in those of his friends, especially the novelist Emile Zola, making Cezanne accessible in a way simple narrative cannot. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Paul Cezanne: The Watercolors: A Catalogue Raisonné published Paul Mellon, David Rockefeller, Eugene Victor Thaw and Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Whitney established the John Rewald Chair in Modern Art History at the Graduate School of the City University of New York National Gallery of Art Library purchased Rewald's library and research.