A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.

A child's biography of French artist Henri Rousseau, who spent his life as a toll collector, but created unheralded masterpieces in his spare time.

When Henri Matisse was a boy, he drew pictures everywhere. And when he grew up, he became a famous artist whose paintings were beloved around the world. Them late in life, a serious illness confined Henri to just his bed and a wheelchair. But amazingly, from there he created some of his finest works , the enormous and breathtaking paper cut-outs.

Briefly describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century French artist known for his paintings of the South Pacific.

Describes the life and work of the French Post-Impressionist artist, who tried new ideas in painting to express his love of nature.

Discusses the personal life and artistic accomplishments of Impressionist Claude Monet.

Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this French artist, describing and giving examples of his work.

Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Vincent van Gogh.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century French painter, Camille Pissarro.