ISBN: 9781854371812 - Leon Kossoff (6 results)

Softcover. Softcover book with color illustrated covers and the title in gray down a white spine. Pages: (6), 7-176. Profusely illustrated with color images. "Leon Kossoff is one of the most important British artists of the post-war period. Among the main preoccupations of his art has been the changing face of London's urban landscape: his earliest subjects documented London's passage from wartime destruction to regeneration. The range of Kossoff's subjects has since extended to swimming pools, railways, and street scenes in paintings that evoke everyday urban existence. Kossoff's other main concern has been the human figure, and his portraits and studies are intense, yet also intimate, evocations of human presence." VG: Exlibrary book. Sticker at the base of the spine. Stamp on inside front cover. Stamp and sticker on inside back cover.…

Condition: Very good. From the Library of Tim Llewellyn, OBE.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1996, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Underground unveils the artistic journey of Leon Kossoff, capturing his profound relationship with the bustling life of London. Through his striking paintings of swimming pools and street markets, Kossoff offers a vibrant depiction of the metropolis. His work not only reflects his surroundings but also reveals a deep concern for people, particularly his family, friends, and models, with whom he has developed close working relationships. The human figure remains a central focus in his art, represented in both powerful portraits and intimate studies of the nude, delivering evocative representations of the human experience.This catalogue accompanies the Tate Gallery's significant retrospective exhibition of Kossoff's oeuvre, marking the first comprehensive survey of his career from the 1950s to the present. It features colour reproductions of every piece displayed in the exhibition and includes an illustrated essay by the exhibition's curator, Paul Moorhouse. This essay delves into the evolution of Kossoff's artistic practice, providing insights into his thematic preoccupations and stylistic developments over the decades. Additionally, the catalogue incorporates a biographical chronology enriched with archival photographs, offering a detailed context for Kossoff's life and work, alongside an extensive bibliography for further reading.Underground serves as both a visual record and a scholarly exploration of Leon Kossoff's contributions to contemporary art, making it an essential resource for both admirers of his work and those interested in the broader narrative of modern British art. (MP).…

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paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.