by Honoré de Balzac · Editions Gallimard · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782070462841
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In early 17th-century Paris, three painters discuss their art: the young Nicolas Poussin, the established Franz Porbus, and the mysterious master Frenhofer. Frenhofer has been working in secret on a 'masterpiece' for years, attempting to capture the very essence of life on canvas. When Poussin and Porbus finally gain access to his studio, the discovery of the painting leaves them in a state of profound shock. This fantastic tale by Honoré de Balzac is a meditation on the power of the spirit in art and the obsession with perfection, forming part of his 'Philosophical Studies' within 'The Human Comedy'.
