Excerpt from Correspondance de Nicolas Poussin: Publiée d'Après les Originaux par Ch. Jouanny
Elles étaient, par héritage, entre les mains de M. Favry de Chanteloup, petit - neveu du destinataire, quand, en 1754 ou 1755, une copie en fut exécutée sous la direction d'un ami intime, M. Duchesne, prévôt des bâti ments du roi. Les originaux passèrent pro bablement à M. De Selle, héritier et neveu de M. Favry de Chanteloup, et, vers 1796, 011 les perdit de vue et on les réputa perdus'.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters written by the esteemed artist Nicolas Poussin, providing invaluable insights into his life and the art world of the 17th century. Penned during his stay in Rome, the letters offer a glimpse into Poussin's artistic process, his struggles, and his relationships with notable figures like Cassiano del Pozzo and M. de Chantelou. Through these letters, readers gain a profound understanding of Poussin's artistic vision, his techniques, and the theoretical underpinnings of his work. Moreover, the letters shed light on the dynamics of artistic patronage, the art market, and the role of artists in society during this period. This book is a significant contribution to our knowledge of Poussin and the broader artistic and cultural context of his time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282936662_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282936662