"Fata Morgana: A Romance of Art Student Life in Paris" by J. André Castaigne is a story set in the artistic world of Paris in the early 1900s, focusing on Phil Longwill, an American art student trying to find his place in the Parisian art scene while remembering his childhood friend, Helia, who was once a circus acrobat. Phil's journey as an artist is intertwined with his reunion with Helia, who inspires his work. The book begins after a lively Quat’z-Arts Ball, with Phil feeling inspired by Helia and reminiscing about their past as he prepares for her to pose for him; key relationships include Caracal, a critic who both challenges and motivates Phil, and the Duke of Morgania, who is interested in his artistic projects. Overall, the novel dives into Phil's artistic goals and the developing connection between him and Helia, exploring topics like love, memories, and the search for success in the art world.
Fata Morgana: A Romance of Art Student Life in Paris
By J. André Castaigne
In the heart of early 1900s Paris, an American art student's dreams are reignited by a childhood friend turned muse, as he chases artistic recognition and love.
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About the AuthorJean Alexandre Michel André Castaigne was a French artist and engraver, a student of Jean-Léon Gérôme and Alexandre Cabanel. Subsequently he became a leading illustrator in the United States. He is often recalled as the original illustrator of the first edition of The Phantom of the Opera.
Jean Alexandre Michel André Castaigne was a French artist and engraver, a student of Jean-Léon Gérôme and Alexandre Cabanel. Subsequently he became a leading illustrator in the United States. He is often recalled as the original illustrator of the first edition of The Phantom of the Opera.
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