This book examines the development of painting in France during the 19th century, in the wake of the decline of classicism. Written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton, an art critic and historian, the volume provides a detailed analysis of the major artistic movements of the era, including realism, impressionism, and post-impressionism.

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