Doisneau: Portraits of the Artists Book

During the golden age when Montparnasse was teeming with artists, Robert Doisneau gained remarkable access to the artists working in Paris from 1937 onwards, and he visited their studios and caught them in various private moments: working, reflecting, and even playing with their children. This book, which includes some previously unpublished photographs, shares Doisneauâ??s intimate view on the work and lives of these artists. Many remain famousâ??Picasso, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Giacometti, Saul Steinberg, Marcel Duchamp, Le Corbusier, Foujitaâ??while others have fallen into obscurity, perhaps one day to be rediscovered. Regardless of the artistâ??s social statusâ??whether major figure of the day or struggling newcomerâ??Doisneau approached each subject with the same humble eye. His signature black-and-white photographs capture the nostalgia of the period and bear witness to these artists in the act of creating some of the worldâ??s finest art. This book, published in cooperation with Doisneauâ??s daughters, is a fascinating document of the daily lives of artists by one of the worldâ??s most famous and popular photographers.