About the novel

In the heart of 19th-century Paris, Julian Mercier and Édouard Manet share a friendship that has weathered more than three decades of trials and tribulations. They navigate the tumultuous world of art and criticism, where every stroke of the brush and every word written hold the power to shape their destinies.

When Édouard's life draws to a close, Julian stands among the mourners at his funeral, reminiscing about their enduring bond. Memories of shared laughter and fierce battles against critics flood Julian's mind, set against the backdrop of the vibrant world of 19th-century Paris.

 

About the Author

George Owen was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and went to the University of New Hampshire. He now resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. “The Shadow of An Artist” is his first novel. An avid photographer, he has traveled to several countries in South America, Europe, and China, and has published a book of photographs, “Faces of Latin America.”.

Available from Amazon and Olympia Publishers

The Shadow of an Artist is a novel that touches upon Impressionism, 19th-century Paris, Claude Monet, the French photographer Felix Nadar, the poet Charles Baudelaire, and the Franco-Prussian War. It is based on the life of Edouard Manet and is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Olympia Publishers and many other online book stores.