A book on post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), written especially for young readers. The author tells the story of Gauguin's life and work in a style which should appeal to those encountering the artist for the first time. The reader learns how Gauguin, a successful Paris stockbroker, left his family to sail off to Tahiti on an artistic quest that produced some of the late 19th century's most beautiful and original paintings. Greenfeld conveys a strong sense of Gauguin's personality and leaves the reader ...
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A book on post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), written especially for young readers. The author tells the story of Gauguin's life and work in a style which should appeal to those encountering the artist for the first time. The reader learns how Gauguin, a successful Paris stockbroker, left his family to sail off to Tahiti on an artistic quest that produced some of the late 19th century's most beautiful and original paintings. Greenfeld conveys a strong sense of Gauguin's personality and leaves the reader with an understanding of his struggle to become an artist of significance.
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Publisher:
Victor Pettersons Bokindustriaktiebolag
Published:
1947
Alibris ID:
11139547016
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Seller's Description:
Very Good Plus in Very Good Minus jacket. 4to. DJ edges a little chipped with 1" loss to head of spine. The lightest of edgewear to boards, else a clean and tidy copy.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. pp. 92. Book as new and unread, slightly dusty around the top edge and faint yellowing around pages. Otherwise pristine. One of a series of books from Abrams called Art Books for Young Readers. Gorgeously illustrated throughout with full-colour and black-and-white reproductions of the artist's work, and photos. A beautiful introduction to the work of an artist who left France for the paradise he imagined in a Pacific island which would liberate his painting.
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Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! ! WATER DAMAGED! ! !
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No dustjacket as issued. Size: 12x9x0; "Collector's Edition bound in genuine leather" of 1983. Very good+ condition. Former owner's signature on bookplate affixed to FFEP. Green leather binding with gilt facsimile signature of Gauguin on front board and on spine. Two raised hubs on spine. Green satin ribbon bound in as bookmark. Boards are clean, straight and attractive. All edges bright gilt, pages clean and sharp cornered.
Publisher:
Oslo, Norway: Gallery K and Isetan, ca. 1985
Alibris ID:
11965453858
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4to., in wraps. 48 pp. Japanese. Ill. color & black & white plates. With ALS from Frija, Galleri K, laid in. Exhibit dated May 4-July, 1985. Cover creased; else Good.