The Illustrators of Montmartre

"The Illustrators of Montmartre" by Frank L. Emanuel is an illustrated art study from the early 1900s that explores the artists who lived and worked in the bustling Montmartre area of Paris. It’s part of a collection of books about artists, but this one hones in on the illustrators who made Montmartre famous during its most creative time. The writing probably looks at the work of people like Steinlen and Toulouse-Lautrec, showing how they fit into the exciting art scene. The beginning of the book presents the series and explains that Montmartre was a major center for artists. It points out A. Steinlen's special talent for showing both normal and difficult parts of life in his art, mixing caring feelings with a strong sense of what was fair in society. The book leads the reader into discovering more about the artwork and lives of other illustrators, preparing for a full view of how Montmartre's art scene affected art at the time and later on.