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1985. London, Secker & Warburg, 1985. 8°. VIII, 517 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Minor foxing to the edges only. From the library of painter Keith Money. With his name on front free endpaper. Edgar Degas ; born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, 18341917), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draftsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half of his works depict dancers. These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and depiction of human isolation. Early in his career, he wanted to be a history painter, a calling for which he was well prepared by his rigorous academic training and close study of classic art. In his…
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Secker & Warburg, London, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Edgar Degas. X, 518 pages, last blank, preface by author, list of illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index. Pale grey coloured endpapers. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white reproductions of Edgar Degas' work. Blue coloured boards with gilt writing on the front panel and spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, being a self portrait by Edgar Degas, against a white background with black writing on the front panel and spine. the dust jacket has a short tear at the top left of the front panel, a small chip, right of the rear panel, and rubbing on the bottom edge. The major fault with the dustwrapper is that it has become " loose " and does not fit the book particularly well. Biography of Edgar Degas, French painter and one of the innovators of the impressionistic school of painting. This is the first UK edition. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Edgar Degas. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Art ; Painting ; Art & Design. ISBN: 043627647X. ISBN/EAN: 9780436276477. Inventory No: 0277707. . 9780436276477 This book weighs over 1 Kg packed and extra postal costs will be asked for when shipping outside Australia..
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