Martin J Postle (4 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Very Good. Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), admired for his grand society portraits and sumptuous pastoral landscapes, is the most perennially popular of British artists. In his life as in his art, Gainsborough sought to project an image of effortless accomplishment, demonstrated by a dazzling painting technique and immense personal charm. He was also competitive, opinionated, and financially astute. Because he was among the most innovative and enigmatic artists of his age, the true nature of his achievement is at once greatly appreciated and insufficiently understood. This illustrated introduction to the artist and his work traces Gainsborough's career from his boyhood in rural Suffolk to the pinnacle of commercial success at the court of George III. Martin Postle examines the tremendous impact on Gainsborough's career of the Royal Academy and the Court of St. James. Postle also reassesses the artist's attitudes toward the central aspects of his art: portraiture (which he called his profession) and landscape (which he called his pleasure). While revealing Gainsborough in the light of his own day, this attractive book also highlights the timelessness of his work--the celebrated brushwork, lyrical composition, and almost miraculous use of color. Fainr scuffing to outside of book, due to minor shelf wear. Otherwise book is bright, clean, and crisp. Tight, unworn binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket is some edgewear and is now covered in protective mylar wear. Front free page as an ink number in the top corner.

Paperback. Condition: New.

rilegato Copertina rigida. Condition: Good. Condizione: Buono. Libro già letto ma in buone condizioni generali. 13 febbraio - 1 maggio 2005. Catalogo della Mostra: Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti Copertina rigida 295 8800020844 Buono (Good) . Book.