Description
Discover the mesmerizing world of *The Last Painting of Sara de Vos*, a captivating novel that intertwines the past and present through art, deception, and ambition. Set in 1631, we meet the remarkable Sara de Vos, the first female master painter recognized by the Guild of St. Luke in Holland. Fast forward three centuries, and only one of her masterpieces is known to exist: the haunting winter landscape titled *At the Edge of a Wood*, which holds a prominent place in a wealthy New York residence. The tale intensifies with the story of Ellie Shipley, an Australian graduate student struggling to find her footing in the bustling art world of Manhattan. When she is commissioned to create a forgery of the elusive painting, it becomes the catalyst for a series of events that challenge her artistic integrity.
As the gripping narrative unfolds, *The Last Painting of Sara de Vos* explores the complexities of female representation in art and history. Critics have compared it favorably to *Girl with a Pearl Earring* and *The Goldfinch*, noting its rich, multilayered storytelling that is both intellectually stimulating and engaging as a page-turner. With 408 pages of beautifully written prose, this novel captures the struggles and triumphs of women in the arts across centuries.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a lover of historical fiction, or simply seeking an engrossing read, this book promises to be a rewarding experience. Order your copy today and relish in a literary journey filled with exquisite suspense and profound insights into the artistic life. Delivery information: We offer fast and reliable shipping. You can expect your order to arrive within 3-5 business days, ensuring your reading enjoyment is just around the corner.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528171
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 408
Description:
'. . . worthy of comparison to Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch . . . A masterly, multilayered story that will dazzle readers.' Library Journal (starred review)
In 1631, Sara de Vos is admitted to the Guild of St. Luke in Holland as a master painter, the first woman to be so honoured. Three hundred years later, only one work attributed to de Vos is known to remain - a haunting winter scene, At the Edge of a Wood, which hangs over the Manhattan bed of a wealthy descendant of the original owner. An Australian grad student, Ellie Shipley, struggling to stay afloat in New York, agrees to paint a forgery of the landscape, a decision that will haunt her. Because now, half a century later, she's curating an exhibition of female Dutch painters, and both versions threaten to arrive.
As the three threads intersect with increasing and exquisite suspense, The Last Painting of Sara de Vos mesmerises while it grapples with the demands of the artistic life, showing how the deceits of the past can forge the present.
'Deeply researched, beautifully written, intellectually absorbing novel that also has the qualities of a page-turner . . . tremendous story of art, deception, love, ambition and the place of women in the world, and in history. From the opening pages you know you are in the hands of a writer at the top of his game.'
Stephen Romei, The Australian
'This beautiful novel is a gift . . . a seductive, rewarding read.'
Kerryn Goldsworthy, The Advertiser
'This densely layered, finely wrought book is a deli
As the gripping narrative unfolds, *The Last Painting of Sara de Vos* explores the complexities of female representation in art and history. Critics have compared it favorably to *Girl with a Pearl Earring* and *The Goldfinch*, noting its rich, multilayered storytelling that is both intellectually stimulating and engaging as a page-turner. With 408 pages of beautifully written prose, this novel captures the struggles and triumphs of women in the arts across centuries.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a lover of historical fiction, or simply seeking an engrossing read, this book promises to be a rewarding experience. Order your copy today and relish in a literary journey filled with exquisite suspense and profound insights into the artistic life. Delivery information: We offer fast and reliable shipping. You can expect your order to arrive within 3-5 business days, ensuring your reading enjoyment is just around the corner.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528171
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 408
Description:
'. . . worthy of comparison to Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch . . . A masterly, multilayered story that will dazzle readers.' Library Journal (starred review)
In 1631, Sara de Vos is admitted to the Guild of St. Luke in Holland as a master painter, the first woman to be so honoured. Three hundred years later, only one work attributed to de Vos is known to remain - a haunting winter scene, At the Edge of a Wood, which hangs over the Manhattan bed of a wealthy descendant of the original owner. An Australian grad student, Ellie Shipley, struggling to stay afloat in New York, agrees to paint a forgery of the landscape, a decision that will haunt her. Because now, half a century later, she's curating an exhibition of female Dutch painters, and both versions threaten to arrive.
As the three threads intersect with increasing and exquisite suspense, The Last Painting of Sara de Vos mesmerises while it grapples with the demands of the artistic life, showing how the deceits of the past can forge the present.
'Deeply researched, beautifully written, intellectually absorbing novel that also has the qualities of a page-turner . . . tremendous story of art, deception, love, ambition and the place of women in the world, and in history. From the opening pages you know you are in the hands of a writer at the top of his game.'
Stephen Romei, The Australian
'This beautiful novel is a gift . . . a seductive, rewarding read.'
Kerryn Goldsworthy, The Advertiser
'This densely layered, finely wrought book is a deli