Discover the captivating journey of L'Origine, a historical fiction masterpiece that immerses you in the hidden narratives of art and passion. Authored by Lilianne Milgrom, this trade paperback (US) edition, published by Girl Friday in 2022, has won five prestigious awards, including the Publishers Weekly 2021 Selfies Award for Best Adult Fiction and the IndieReader 2021 Discovery Award. Explore the fascinating history behind Gustave Courbet's provocative painting, L’Origine du monde, which sparked conversation and controversy since its creation in 1866. Milgrom’s six-week endeavor to recreate every intricate detail of this iconic artwork introduces readers to its clandestine past, revealing a world of revolutionary fervor, shadowy intrigue, and artistic ambition. This intriguing narrative not only delves deep into the world of Courbet but also celebrates the resilience and survival of a piece of art that challenges societal norms. As you delve into this story, you'll find yourself both entertained and enlightened by Milgrom's thorough research and artistic insights. Whether you are an art lover, history enthusiast, or fiction fan, L'Origine promises to be an unforgettable addition to your collection. 

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781954854147
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Girl Friday


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Winner of 5 major book awards, including thePublishers
WeeklyU.S.
2021 Selfies Award for Best Adult Fiction and winner of theIndieReader2021
Discovery Award.

“L’Origine got me hooked—what a story! Milgrom brings the reader right along on her adventures as a copyist of one of the most well-known paintings in all the world.” —Harriet Welty Rochefort, author of French Fried, French Toast, Joie de Vivre, and Final Transgression

The riveting odyssey of one of the world’s most scandalous works of art.

In 1866, maverick French artist Gustave Courbet painted one of the most iconic images in the history of art: a sexually explicit portrait of a woman’s exposed genitals. Audaciously titled L’Origine du monde (The Origin of the World), the scandalous painting was kept hidden for a century and a half. Today, it hangs in the world-renowned Orsay Museum in Paris, viewed by millions of visitors a year.

As the first artist authorized by the Orsay Museum to re-create Courbet’s The Origin of the World, author Lilianne Milgrom was thrust into the painting’s intimate orbit, spending six weeks replicating every fold, crevice, and pubic hair. The experience inspired her to share her story and the painting’s riveting clandestine history with readers beyond the confines of the art world.

L’Origine is an entertaining and superbly researched work of historical fiction that traces the true story of the painting’s unlikely tale of survival, replete with French revolutionaries, Turkish pashas, and nefarious Nazi captains. But L’Origine is more than a riveting romp