A comprehensive survey of the Hermitage Museum's collection of French art from 1860 to 1950. This collection comprises paintings, sculptures and drawings by many significant artists of this period, as well as works by early Salon artists who were highly regarded in their day but are now less well known. As well as the Monets, Renoirs and Cezannes which make the Hermitage famous, this survey features many works that are kept in storage at the museum, and little-known images from the backs of some of the works. Throughout the book, the author's informative commentary accompanies the illustrations.