This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...in its rugged setting. We will take the different works in more or less chronological order, beginning with the Annunciation in the Chiesa Maggiore. This is one of the stateliest and simplest of Andrea's compositions, the gravity and statuesque repose of the figures recalling Luca's own work. The Virgin is of special ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...in its rugged setting. We will take the different works in more or less chronological order, beginning with the Annunciation in the Chiesa Maggiore. This is one of the stateliest and simplest of Andrea's compositions, the gravity and statuesque repose of the figures recalling Luca's own work. The Virgin is of special beauty among Andrea's Madonnas, and touches a deeper and more thoughtful note. Indeed the whole altarpiece is conceived with a solemnity and reserve more in the spirit of Luca than of 1 Vasari, ii. 179. Andrea, and it is little wonder that it should be generally ascribed to him. It is here and in the Brunswick Lunette that he shows his best remembrance of Luca's training. He is not imitative only--both works are in some ways extremely personal and self-expressive--but he bears in mind his responsibilities as the pupil of so great a master, and his standard is of the highest. The Virgin seated on her low stool recalls especially the Madonna of the Bronze Doors, and has the gravity of Luca. The kneeling Angel with its clustered curls is a more personal creation. The hands of both are of special beauty. Tranquil though the principal figures are, Andrea's tendency to restlessness and elaboration shows itself in certain details, the minute and mechanical treatment of the feathers in the wings, the pattern of the vase, the clustered curls, the fleecy clouds which sweep the Dove across the sky too swiftly to be in perfect accord of movement. The insignificant group of God the Father tightly surrounded by cherubs, detracts also from the balance of the composition. The frame with its delicate bean-pattern is noticeable as being the simplest ever designed by Andrea. Only twice besides in his larger altarpieces has he omitted his favourite cherubs,1 and w...
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150+ illus. VG EX LIB (see notes) 363pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. EX LIB, rebound in blue cloth with white titles, etc. Properly stamped discarded. Solid.
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VG but for former curator's signature inside; Maroon cloth with gold lettering; 363 pp. with several bw illustrations; . 1972 reprint of 1902 original edition; includes list of illustrations and several appendices.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. No Dustjacket. Reprinted from the 1902 Dent/Dutton edition. Crisp, clean pages except for a prior owner's name and mild age-toning at the front endpapers; full red cloth binding bears a small white smudge at the bottom right front and modest softening and shelfwear at corners and spine ends, otherwise excellent. xix, 363pp., b/w illus.
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As New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-. Dark green coverboards and binding with gold letters--with a bonus offer--