Canaletto (1697-1768) is one of the most popular of all Old Master painters. His views of Venice, Rome and London are adamantly celebrated and admired across the globe, but he was more than a mere recorder of scenery. In the words of one of his contemporaries, he had the power to paint so that 'the eye is deceived and truly believes it is the real thing it sees'. J G Links' magisterial study was first published in 1982 and immediately became the standard work on the subject, admired both for its comprehensive, meticulous ...
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Canaletto (1697-1768) is one of the most popular of all Old Master painters. His views of Venice, Rome and London are adamantly celebrated and admired across the globe, but he was more than a mere recorder of scenery. In the words of one of his contemporaries, he had the power to paint so that 'the eye is deceived and truly believes it is the real thing it sees'. J G Links' magisterial study was first published in 1982 and immediately became the standard work on the subject, admired both for its comprehensive, meticulous scholarship and for its combination of lucidity and elegance. Fully revised, expanded and redesigned in 1994, with 160 beautifully reproduced colour illustrations, Canaletto is now reissued as a paperback, making this classic work accessible to a new and wider audience. This book embodies the essential introduction to Canaletto's life and work - covering his oeuvre as a whole in great detail and with intense artistic appreciation - while its sophistication and breadth of scope render it an equally rewarding corpus for any connoisseur.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0714838438. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket.; Canaletto provides a comprehensive look at the life and works of Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto (1697-1768), who is celebrated as one of the most popular Old Master painters. The book delves into Canaletto's iconic views of Venice, Rome, and London, which are widely admired for their meticulous detail and atmospheric depiction. Links portrays Canaletto not just as a recorder of scenery but as an artist who had the extraordinary ability to capture the essence of a scene with a realism that makes 'the eye is deceived'. This publication offers readers insights into Canaletto's technique, his influence on the art world, and his lasting legacy; Folio; 256 pages.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" Tall. Phaidon Press, 2005, softcover edition, 4to, 256 pages. Numerous illustrations and photos, book and jacket near fine.
