- Title: Florence Carlyle: Against All Odds
- Author / Curator: Joan Murray
- Format: Softcover / Touring Exhibition Monograph
- Publisher: Museum London (2004)
- Edition: First Edition (Out-of-Print)
- Inscribed/Signed: Hand-signed with a personal presentation inscription by Joan Murray on the title page
- Condition: Beautiful collector’s condition
A Scarce Out-of-Print Monograph with Warm Curatorial Inscription
This highly collectible 2004 touring exhibition monograph is a notably scarce and sought-after volume on the secondary market, elevated to an exceptional association copy by a warm, hand-written presentation inscription and signature from the author and guest curator, Joan Murray, on the title page. Published by Museum London, this beautifully produced book serves as the definitive modern scholarly record documenting the life, international travels, and masterful technique of one of Canada’s most brilliant historic painters. Out-of-print and difficult to find in fine condition, this signed copy represents a premier acquisition for serious bibliophiles and collectors of historic Canadian art.
This highly collectible 2004 touring exhibition monograph is a notably scarce and sought-after volume on the secondary market, elevated to an exceptional association copy by a warm, hand-written presentation inscription and signature from the author and guest curator, Joan Murray, on the title page. Published by Museum London, this beautifully produced book serves as the definitive modern scholarly record documenting the life, international travels, and masterful technique of one of Canada’s most brilliant historic painters. Out-of-print and difficult to find in fine condition, this signed copy represents a premier acquisition for serious bibliophiles and collectors of historic Canadian art.
Florence Carlyle: A Pioneer of Canadian Impressionism and Figure Painting
Florence Carlyle (1864–1923) was a true trailblazer who defied the social constraints of her era to achieve international renown, famously becoming the first woman elected as an Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Academy (ARCA) in 1897. Renowned for her sophisticated handling of light, atmosphere, and the human figure, Carlyle studied in Paris under prominent masters at the Académie Julian and regularly exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon. Her elegant, impressionistic canvases bridge late-Victorian sensibilities with early 20th-century modernism, earning her an permanent place alongside peers like Helen McNicoll and Laura Muntz Lyall. This monograph is an essential reference for any library focused on Canadian impressionism, women in art history, or turn-of-the-century masterworks.
Florence Carlyle (1864–1923) was a true trailblazer who defied the social constraints of her era to achieve international renown, famously becoming the first woman elected as an Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Academy (ARCA) in 1897. Renowned for her sophisticated handling of light, atmosphere, and the human figure, Carlyle studied in Paris under prominent masters at the Académie Julian and regularly exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon. Her elegant, impressionistic canvases bridge late-Victorian sensibilities with early 20th-century modernism, earning her an permanent place alongside peers like Helen McNicoll and Laura Muntz Lyall. This monograph is an essential reference for any library focused on Canadian impressionism, women in art history, or turn-of-the-century masterworks.
Price: $110