The Art Front is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of Rose Valland’s heroic efforts to protect France’s cultural treasures during World War II. As Nazi forces looted art and monuments across occupied France, Valland, former curator at the Jeu de Paume, risked her life to document thefts, plan resistance, and track the movement of stolen works. Drawing on archival documents, wartime reports, and Valland’s own notebooks, this volume spans 370 pages, including illustrations and maps, delivering both poignant stories of loss and inspiring resilience in defense of heritage.
Features / Selling Points:
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First major U.S. volume centered on Rose Valland’s wartime efforts
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Rich visual content: illustrations, color maps, archival photos
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Strong intersection of art history, WWII history, resistance narratives
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Appeals to readers interested in art, museums, cultural heritage in wartime, French resistance
Pages: 370
Published: 2024
