Le Mythe du retour

Traditional art historiography sees the years 1889 to 1908 as a period when Scandinavian artists turned their backs on Paris and French influence. This innovative study refutes that vision, examining Scandinavian and French sources to sketch the outlines of a vibrant community of over 380 Swedish and Norwegian artists active in Paris during this period, many of whom had successful careers and enjoyed close ties with the cosmopolitan Parisian art world.