The Life & Art Of Henry Fuseli

The Life & Art Of Henry Fuseli

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Tomory
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some slight chips to edges of DJ and some yellowing.

This scholarly work presents a comprehensive biographical and critical examination of the influential Swiss-British Romantic painter, Henry Fuseli. It chronicles Fuseli's artistic development, from his early literary influences to his distinctive contributions to the late 18th and early 19th-century art scene. The text uncovers the psychological depth and dramatic intensity that characterize Fuseli's unique vision, particularly in his depictions of mythological and literary subjects. It illustrates the artist's profound impact on subsequent generations of painters and writers, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in art history. This authoritative volume offers an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Fuseli's oeuvre and his enduring legacy.

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Description

Author: Peter Tomory
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some slight chips to edges of DJ and some yellowing.

This scholarly work presents a comprehensive biographical and critical examination of the influential Swiss-British Romantic painter, Henry Fuseli. It chronicles Fuseli's artistic development, from his early literary influences to his distinctive contributions to the late 18th and early 19th-century art scene. The text uncovers the psychological depth and dramatic intensity that characterize Fuseli's unique vision, particularly in his depictions of mythological and literary subjects. It illustrates the artist's profound impact on subsequent generations of painters and writers, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in art history. This authoritative volume offers an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Fuseli's oeuvre and his enduring legacy.