"Camille Claudel" by Catherine de Duve explores the life and artistry of the talented sculptor Camille Claudel. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the narrative delves into Camille's passionate and tumultuous relationship with renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin. As she struggles for recognition in a male-dominated art world, Claudel grapples with her ambitious pursuits, artistic inspirations, and personal demons. The story highlights her creative genius, the challenges she faces in balancing love and ambition, and her eventual descent into obscurity, all while examining themes of identity, mental health, and the quest for artistic legacy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Happy Museum .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Kate art edition .

Catherine de Duve is an art historian and painter who worked at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, leading children's workshops, guided tours and various conferences. She went on as an editor and author to pursue children's art publishing in 2000 and has written more than thirty books of children's art for Kate'Art Editions.