Helene Schjerfbeck

I knew nothing about this artist until an Amazon algorithm nudged me--Hey buddy, you might like this book. And boy Bezos was right! This is a catalogue--the sixty-some pieces are all delicious and full-page. The exhibit was well-tilted toward the later work. The only thing that pisses me off is they used too flimsy a weight board for the covers--they skimped to save pennies. Because of this, the eloquently signature-sewn binding seems stupidly frail. But did I ding it a star? No, I did not. Your eyes will be so happy if you buy this book.

I never knew this artist before, but like her style. I haven’t finished reading it yet. The book is in good quality. Everything is nice.A great book for sure. I love it.

Love the book!

buy....excellent....

The quality of the reproduction is...appaling!!! It is really a shame coming from such an instition! Colours are blant and poor. So disappointed especially after having enjoyed so much the exhibition . It seems no effort whatsoever was made by currators to promote H. Schjerbeck s work (the audioguide at the exhibition was utterly dull). She deserves much more! I wouldn't recommend this catalog.

The exhibition is small but immensely powerful, particularly the self-portraits. This is an excellent catalgue with high quality reproductions and an informative text.

The catalogue of the current RA show. This a lovely hardback book with excellent quality illustrations. The book also reveals her life with a chronology, useful index and sensitive essays. Helene Schjerfbeck was an unknown artist to me before the exhibition so this catalogue will be good to dip into and relive the experience of seeing the paintings in the flesh

This was a gift for a friend who had been to the Helene Schjerfbeck at the Royal Academy and she was delighted to learn more about the artist.

Good simple introduction to this interesting artist.