In this gorgeously illustrated book, trained artist Betty Churcheræleads a personal tour of masterpieces by Rembrandt, Goya, Manet, Velàzquez, Courbet, Vermeer, and C_zanne. Detailed and passionate, this account describes the paintingsÍ kinship to other works and their places within art history, providing the insight of a significant contributor to theæAustralian art world as she embarks on an international journey to commit beloved artworksæto memory before further degeneration of her eyesight. It also includes ChurcherÍs sketches, which reveal the secrets within the famous artworks and the processes involved in their creation.