Léon Lhermitte, Painter of the Soil

Léon Augustin Lhermitte, Painter of the Soil.

Fully illustrated, 188 pages.

A must-have for plein air painters and anyone who loves fresh artwork in oils, pastel, and chalk or charcoal. Lhermitte was famous for his drawing skill and for the range he developed in understanding tone and value.

His large salon works won him honors, and, along with artists like Degas, he developed a passion for pastel, championing the medium's outdoor effects.

Included as a bonus feature is a segment on memory drawing, as it was taught in his youth.