A landmark overview and analysis of Goya's finest portraits Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was one of the greatest portraitists of his time. The first large-scale book devoted to the topic, this handsome volume features portraits that shed light on Goya and his subjects, as well as on the politically turbulent and culturally dynamic era in which they lived. Whether portraying royalty, philosophers, military men, or friends, these works are memorable both for the insight they provide into the relationship between ...
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A landmark overview and analysis of Goya's finest portraits Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was one of the greatest portraitists of his time. The first large-scale book devoted to the topic, this handsome volume features portraits that shed light on Goya and his subjects, as well as on the politically turbulent and culturally dynamic era in which they lived. Whether portraying royalty, philosophers, military men, or friends, these works are memorable both for the insight they provide into the relationship between artist and sitter, and for their penetrating psychological depth. Xavier Bray traces Goya's career from his beginnings at the Madrid court of Charles III to his final years in Bordeaux, played out against the backdrop of war with France and the social, political, and cultural shift of the Enlightenment. More than 60 remarkable portraits, including drawings and miniatures, reveal the full range of Goya's technical and stylistic achievements, while also depicting sitters with a previously unparalleled humanity. His break with traditional, late-18th-century conventions allowed him to achieve a new modernity in portraiture that paved the way for artists such as Matisse and Picasso. Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery, London (10/07/15-01/10/16)
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Very Good + First edition thus, paperback, quarto, 270 pp., with color illustrations throughout. Book condition is Very Good + with some corner and edgewear, scuffing and rubbing and soiling to the text block otherwise binding is tight and pages are clean, bright and unmarked.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Fine condition, in a similar dustjacket. Published to accompany the London exhibition. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
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National Gallery Company / Yale University Press
Published:
2015
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17967464376
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VG. Pink & color illus. wraps, 270 pp., many color illus. Issued in conjunction with a 2015-2016 exhibition of portraits rendered by Spanish romanticist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). "Traces Goya's career from his early beginnings at the court of Charles III in Madrid, through to his final years in Bordeaux, played out against the backdrop of war with France and the social, political and cultural shifts of the Enlightenment. More than 60 outstanding portraits, including drawings and miniatures, reveal the full range of Goya's technical and stylistic achievements, depicting sitters--whether royalty, philosophers, military men or friends--with a previously unparallel humanity." (back cover) Includes biographies of the individuals depicted, as well as a substantial bibliography. A terrific resource on this artist.
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