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Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting [Hardcover]

Hugh Brewster (Author), John Singer Sargent (Illustrator)
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... a fascinating story ... Brewster makes accessible the rarefied world of art ... Sargent’s work ... offer a feast for the eyes.

A great introduction to the world of art ...

... well-researched and engaging volume ...

This is an exquisite book, gently written and beautifully produced ... one of the most charming and instructive of art-making stories ... compelling, essential reading for anyone of any age who is interested in painting ...

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Young Kate Millet is the model for the painting John Singer Sargent is working on in her parents' garden. Everyone says she is posing well, even though she finds it very hard to stand still. Then, one of her father's friends arrives with his two daughters. They're older, taller and have lighter hair than Kate. Sargent decides to use them as models instead. Kate is devastated. Based on numerous letters and recollections from the period, Hugh Brewster's story describes Kate's disappointment, the many difficulties experienced by the painter through the long artistic process, Kate's reconciliation with him and how she is immortalized on canvas after all. Illustrated with over 35 of Sargent's paintings and sketches, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose recreates the 1880s milieu of the famed American painter during an extended trip to England, and the thoughts and days of a girl who was there alongside him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Informative and Enjoyable Read that is Appealing to the Eye, Sep 12 2007
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Larry McKenna "leopold" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting (Hardcover)
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting is a book that I highly recommend to young readers. The photos, sketches, paintings, and text are very interesting and appealing to the eye!

The variations in font and font size help to bring to life the feelings of the young girl who is witnessing the creation of a work of art, much like the variations in the tone of voice of a child telling a story. The photos, sketches, and paintings draw you right into the time and place in which the story is unfolding.

This book teaches young readers about an historical figure and event in such an enjoyable way that they will immediately want to read another book by the same author!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magical -a great read for little girls, Sep 8 2007
By J. Szeto-meiers - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting (Hardcover)
The book is well written and magical. It is now my daughter's favourite book and it has become one of her " must-read" before bed. The storyline is interesting and well thought out. What a great way to introduce our young generation to art and history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose:The Story of a Painting, Sep 12 2007
By Laurie McGaw - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting (Hardcover)
This book is a treasure! For children, and adults too, it's a charming, authentic view into the world of John Singer Sargent: the artistic genius. (Sargent's work inspires me, as an artist, on a daily basis.) Hugh Brewster has succeeded in making the story natural and real...the voice of young Kate is convincing. Beautifully designed by Gordon Sibley, it is a perfect gift book for art lovers of all ages. As an illustrator, I have had the pleasure of working with both Hugh and Gord on a number of books for children, including the award-winning 'Polar The Titanic Bear', and more recently 'African Princess'. Congratulations on creating another winner!
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