Author: Vallentin, Antonina (1893-1957)
Title: Leonardo da Vinci: the tragic pursuit of perfection / Antonina Vallentin; translated by E.W. Dickes
Description: New York: Viking 1938. 1st Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. Physical description: xii. 561 pages: frontispiece. plates (some color. 1 folded). portraits (some color); 24 cm. Contents: The dream of the great bird -- Years of waiting -- The triumph of the colossus -- 'One of you shall betray me' -- The unconcerned observer -- The great bird's flight -- Man. the work of art -- The city of disillusion -- 'I can go on.' Subjects: Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Artists Italy; Biography. Art. Renaissance.
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Title: Leonardo da Vinci: the tragic pursuit of perfection / Antonina Vallentin; translated by E.W. Dickes
Description: New York: Viking 1938. 1st Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. Physical description: xii. 561 pages: frontispiece. plates (some color. 1 folded). portraits (some color); 24 cm. Contents: The dream of the great bird -- Years of waiting -- The triumph of the colossus -- 'One of you shall betray me' -- The unconcerned observer -- The great bird's flight -- Man. the work of art -- The city of disillusion -- 'I can go on.' Subjects: Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Artists Italy; Biography. Art. Renaissance.
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Price: EUR 30.00 = appr. US$ 32.61 Seller: MW Books
- Book number: 344533
- Book number: 344533