This is a general survey of the work of a prominent impressionist, based on an exhibition to be sponsored by The London South Bank Centre. It is an original exploration of Pissarro's work methods, covering his paintings, drawings, prints and fans. The thematic structure of the book tackles many aspects of his work: Pissarro's treatment of the nude, motifs of the suburbs of Paris or rural Montfoucault, his decorative projects, and the inter-relationship of his preparatory work with the finished paintings. Richard Thomson is the author of Impressionist Drawings, The Private Degas and Degas' Drawings.