Paris in Ruins

Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year

"[Reveals] how the brilliance of Impressionism emerged from a backdrop of tragedy and violence.” —Ross King, author of Mad Enchantment

The Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic’s gripping account of the “Terrible Year” in Paris and its monumental impact on the rise of Impressionism.