Books on French artists are primarily found at 759.4 and a few examples are listed here. Check the shelves for more titles.
Courbet by James H. Rubin.Chronicles the life of French painter Gustave Courbet and discusses how his work reflects his ideas about the world around him.
Seurat : a biography by John Rewald.Examines the life of artist Georges Seurat and follows the development of his ideas to their completion; includes reproductions of paintings and original sketches.