{"product_id":"joan-mitchell-and-her-dogs-hardcover","title":"Joan Mitchell and Her Dogs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Morris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Bethenod\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Joan Mitchell's very first dog, to Marion, Madeleine and Prunelle, all of them cherished companions in her life and work. Joan Mitchell and her dogs: a love story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoan Mitchell, an extraordinary figure in 20th-century art, remains one of the most celebrated painters of the Abstract Expressionist movement. Born in 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she grew to redefine abstraction, blending emotional intensity with lyrical beauty. Her work, characterized by dynamic brushstrokes, vivid colors, and profound emotional depth, established her as a towering presence in a predominantly male art world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoan Mitchell had at least nine dogs during her lifetime, and Georges du Soleil, a brown poodle, was her first beloved canine companion. Known for her deep affection for animals, Mitchell treasured Georges as a constant presence during her New York years. Like the other dogs that would follow, Georges was more than just a companion; he was also part of the vibrant, dynamic environment that nourished her creativity and her ability to channel emotion into her art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Dogs are objects of love (I suppose people could be? Sometimes)\"\u003c\/i\u003e wrote Joan Mitchell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From her first dog, the adored Georges du Soleil, to Skye Terriers Idée, Isabelle, and Ibertelle (\"Bertie\"), Brittany Spaniel Patou, German Shepherds Iva, Marion, and Madeleine, and not forgetting Prunelle and Belle-Bête; all of them cherished companions in her life and work, all of them celebrated here. Joan Mitchell and her dogs: a love story.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Morris\u003c\/b\u003e, is Director of Archives and Research at the Joan Mitchell Foundation. \u003cb\u003eMartin Bethenod\u003c\/b\u003e has led numerous positions in the field of culture and contemporary art. He has been president of the Crédac-Centre d'art contemporain in Ivry since 2013 and president of the Archives de la Critique d'Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176927314169,"sku":"9782376661054","price":32.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/8AsaVvrj7D9782376661054.webp?v=1767691012","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/joan-mitchell-and-her-dogs-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}