The full range of Thomas Eakins's art -- lively sporting scenes, psychologically incisive portraits, dramatic historical tableaux, as well as numerous sculptures and innovative photographs -- is explored in revealing detail in this outstanding critical biography. The first edition of Thomas Eakins: His Life and Art, published in 1992, was selected by Choice as One of the best art books of the year. This second edition of what has become the standard book on the artist adds an appendix discussing recent discoveries about ...
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The full range of Thomas Eakins's art -- lively sporting scenes, psychologically incisive portraits, dramatic historical tableaux, as well as numerous sculptures and innovative photographs -- is explored in revealing detail in this outstanding critical biography. The first edition of Thomas Eakins: His Life and Art, published in 1992, was selected by Choice as One of the best art books of the year. This second edition of what has become the standard book on the artist adds an appendix discussing recent discoveries about Eakins's use of photography and a bibliographical addendum. Professor Homer explains Eakins's working methods through telling comparisons between his paintings and the photographs and drawings that were part of his creative process. Drawing on previously undiscovered primary sources, Homer paints a nuanced portrait of the career of this controversial artist, who was too frequently seen as a victim of the Establishment. The result is this landmark in Eakins studies, which helps to demythologize Eakins without diminishing his brilliance or importance.
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VG (May have few marks as ex-gallery owned; otherwise clean. ) Black with color illustrated DJ. Gray cloth with Black stamped cover and spine titles. 276 pp., profusely illustrated in color and bw. Oversized and heavy. A rich source of information and illustrations on American realist Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), whose "willful independence as both artist and teacher often entangled him in controversy. His many battles with a hidebound Establishment have led previous writers to romanticize him as a martyr of American art. [This] revisionist study of Eakins's career--based both on long years of research and on newly discovered visual and documentary sources--knocks off the artist's halo without diminishing the brilliance or the imporatnce of his art. The myth-making that has long obscured this intensely private artist is cleared away to provide a much-needed re-evaluation of his strong-will character and profoundly satisfying art." (dj).
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As New still in shrinkwrap. Black with color illustrated DJ. Gray cloth with Black stamped cover and spine titles. 276 pp., profusely illustrated in color and bw. A rich source of information and illustrations on American realist Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), whose "willful independence as both artist and teacher often entangled him in controversy. His many battles with a hidebound Establishment have led previous writers to romanticize him as a martyr of American art. [This] revisionist study of Eakins's career--based both on long years of research and on newly discovered visual and documentary sources--knocks off the artist's halo without diminishing the brilliance or the imporatnce of his art. The myth-making that has long obscured this intensely private artist is cleared away to provide a much-needed re-evaluation of his strong-will character and profoundly satisfying art." (dj)c Contents as follows: Beginnings--Paris and Spain--Philadelphia--In search of patrons and independence--Eakins as theorist--Eakins as teacher--Scandal--The cowboys and the poet--Late work and belated honors.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0789207745. Text clean and tight; NOTE: additional postage necessary for international shipping; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 276 pages.
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Good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
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Very Good. 2002. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Minor scuffing to dj panels Slight shelf wear to boards. Bit of scuffing to bottom of text block near corner. Else a bright, clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Art).
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Like New in Like New jacket. A nice hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
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As New. 0789207745. 276 pp.; folio; cloth in pictorial jacket; still in original publisher's shrinkwrap; profusely illustrated in color and b&w. The full range of Thomas Eakins's art-lively sporting scenes, psychologically incisive portraits, dramatic historical tableaux, sculptures and innovative photographs-is explored in revealing detail in this critical biography. This edition also includes an appendix and bibliography (WorldCat)
