Nigro Jan (4 results)

Oblong octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. 1st. The author established herself as an artist in Australia and New Zealand. Born in Gisborne in 1920 she attended Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland , married artist Angelo Nigro in 1942, moving to Sydney in 1946, eventually returning to NZ permanantly, later visiting Europe. She became a versatile and accomplished artist in various mediums and is best known for her skill in portraying the human figure. While the majority of the paintings illustrating her biography are her own works, those of others, mainly her contemporaries, are also used, photographs and drawings etc are also included. A fine work telling the story of an atist's life and of her artistic achievements. Ink "Jan Nigro" on half-title. First edition of 1996, 207 pages including notes for text an illustrations, biographical chronology and acknowledgements, colour art reproductions throughout, often several images to a page, numerous b/w art and photos. Colour art card covers VG+, former owner name etc inside front cover, text block otherwise excellent. Art , Photos (illustrator). By Author/artist. …

Soft Copy. Condition: VG. None. First Edition. Colour illustrated cover with soft rubbing and faint touch of fading to front cover. Spine: double crease line down the spine. Half title page with inscribed to head fore area 6-3-97. Title page: four drawings and word Fish, Flower, Birds: seahorse, womans body, fish skeleton and a fish. Clean contents. Colour & b/w illustrations. Binding is VG+. 207p. …

Small quarto, illus light card covers with French flaps, 207pp, illus, nr fine.