Author: PRETTEJOHN, ELIZABETH & EDWIN BECKER (EDITOR)
Title: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema 1836 - 1912
Description: Liverpool & Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum & Walker Art Gallery, 1996. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 9040099049. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Clean pages, spine tight. Photograph frontispiece of Alma-Tadema. IIlustrationsphotographs and full - part page plates (colour and b&w) throughout. A vivid exploration of the celebrated Victorian painter, renowned for his meticulously detailed and sensuously opulent portrayals of ancient civilisations. Prettejohn expertly places Alma-Tadema’s art within historical, cultural, and social contexts, highlighting his mastery of light, texture, and narrative. Through insightful analysis, the book re-evaluates his reputation, examining both his technical brilliance and enduring influence, ultimately presenting Alma-Tadema as an innovative artist whose works profoundly shaped Victorian aesthetic ideals and visual imagination. With folded exhibition guide (please see picture) included. ; Oversize; 287 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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