The Dutch painter Gerard ter Borch (16171681) was a slightly older contemporary of Johannes Vermeer. Ter Borch s beautiful and evocative paintings were not only varied in subject but also unparalleled among his peers in capturing the elegance and grace of wealthy burghers, the shimmering surface of satin, the undulating rhythms of translucent lace cuffs, and the nuanced psychological interactions between figures in an interior scene. Indeed, ter Borch s genre scenes clearly influenced works later painted by Vermeer. This ...
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The Dutch painter Gerard ter Borch (16171681) was a slightly older contemporary of Johannes Vermeer. Ter Borch s beautiful and evocative paintings were not only varied in subject but also unparalleled among his peers in capturing the elegance and grace of wealthy burghers, the shimmering surface of satin, the undulating rhythms of translucent lace cuffs, and the nuanced psychological interactions between figures in an interior scene. Indeed, ter Borch s genre scenes clearly influenced works later painted by Vermeer. This lovely bookthe first major English-language publication on ter Borch s paintingspresents a selection of some of the most outstanding works from each area of the artist s career: the remarkable early pictures of the 1630s, the midcareer genre paintings for which he is best known, and the small portraits that brought him prosperity throughout his life. Essays by noted experts on Dutch art discuss ter Borch s artistic development, the modern aspects of his paintings, and his renowned technique for painting satin."
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VG+ Color illustrated wraps. 228 pp. profusely illustrated in color and bw. Published to accompany an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC from November, 2004 to January, 2005. Celebrates the work of Dutch genre painter Gerard ter Borch (1617-1681). With wonderful, large color plates.
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VG+/VG+ Brown cloth with color illustrated dustjacket. 228 pp. profusely illustrated in color and bw. Published to accompany an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC from November, 2004 to January, 2005. Wonderful, large color plates. A like-new copy.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0300106394. In VG+ DJ (in protector); Brown cloth hardcover. Color and B&W illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. Catalog for exhibition of work by 17th century Dutch painter; Square 4to (9.75 X 0.5 X 11.75 inches); xii + 228 pages.
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