1993, ISBN: 9781566630153

Antwerpen, 1971.. 110, (2)pp., 48 plates. Sm. 4to. Wraps., Antwerpen, 1971., 0, Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the Fr… Mehr…

Antwerpen, 1971.. 110, (2)pp., 48 plates. Sm. 4to. Wraps., Antwerpen, 1971., 0, Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. "When Peter Paul Rubens died in 1640 he left an indestructible reputation as one of the world's great painters. His prolific output included some 1,300 paintings (compare this with Leonardo's 20 and Vermeer's 36) as well as books of engravings, architectural drawings, and sketches. He also left a beautiful young wife, a vast personal fortune, a palatial house in Antwerp, and collections of old masters, antiquities, and precious stones. Largely forgotten now is Rubens's reputation as an accomplished diplomat who played no small part in ending the Thirty Years' War and was knighted by both Spain and England. Marie-Anne Lescourret has captured Rubens's enormous life in a vivid portrait which encompasses the turbulent history of his times. Without neglecting his paintings, she gives the reader a fascinating picture of war-torn Europe, court intrigue, and the interchanges between the painters, scientists, diplomats, churchmen, and political leaders of the age. Rubens is a painter whom everyone acknowledges as great but few people have understood. This illuminating, rounded biography offers an unmatched perspective on the man and his work. / Marie-Anne Lescourret studied musicology and philosophy at Munich, Cornell, and Oxford, and as a journalist in Paris has written chiefly about music. She has translated into French the works of Wittegenstein and other contemporary philosophers." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. Collectible., Ivan R. Dee, 1993, 5<

1993, ISBN: 9781566630153

Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in … Mehr…

Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. "When Peter Paul Rubens died in 1640 he left an indestructible reputation as one of the world's great painters. His prolific output included some 1,300 paintings (compare this with Leonardo's 20 and Vermeer's 36) as well as books of engravings, architectural drawings, and sketches. He also left a beautiful young wife, a vast personal fortune, a palatial house in Antwerp, and collections of old masters, antiquities, and precious stones. Largely forgotten now is Rubens's reputation as an accomplished diplomat who played no small part in ending the Thirty Years' War and was knighted by both Spain and England. Marie-Anne Lescourret has captured Rubens's enormous life in a vivid portrait which encompasses the turbulent history of his times. Without neglecting his paintings, she gives the reader a fascinating picture of war-torn Europe, court intrigue, and the interchanges between the painters, scientists, diplomats, churchmen, and political leaders of the age. Rubens is a painter whom everyone acknowledges as great but few people have understood. This illuminating, rounded biography offers an unmatched perspective on the man and his work. / Marie-Anne Lescourret studied musicology and philosophy at Munich, Cornell, and Oxford, and as a journalist in Paris has written chiefly about music. She has translated into French the works of Wittegenstein and other contemporary philosophers." - Publisher. . 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Collectible., Ivan R. Dee, 1993, 5<

1993, ISBN: 9781566630153

Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in … Mehr…

Chicago: Ivan R. Dee, 1993. 289 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. First published, 1990. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. "When Peter Paul Rubens died in 1640 he left an indestructible reputation as one of the world's great painters. His prolific output included some 1,300 paintings (compare this with Leonardo's 20 and Vermeer's 36) as well as books of engravings, architectural drawings, and sketches. He also left a beautiful young wife, a vast personal fortune, a palatial house in Antwerp, and collections of old masters, antiquities, and precious stones. Largely forgotten now is Rubens's reputation as an accomplished diplomat who played no small part in ending the Thirty Years' War and was knighted by both Spain and England. Marie-Anne Lescourret has captured Rubens's enormous life in a vivid portrait which encompasses the turbulent history of his times. Without neglecting his paintings, she gives the reader a fascinating picture of war-torn Europe, court intrigue, and the interchanges between the painters, scientists, diplomats, churchmen, and political leaders of the age. Rubens is a painter whom everyone acknowledges as great but few people have understood. This illuminating, rounded biography offers an unmatched perspective on the man and his work. / Marie-Anne Lescourret studied musicology and philosophy at Munich, Cornell, and Oxford, and as a journalist in Paris has written chiefly about music. She has translated into French the works of Wittegenstein and other contemporary philosophers." - Publisher. . 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Collectible., Ivan R. Dee, 1993, 5<

1993, ISBN: 9781566630153

Ivan R. Dee, 1993-07-01. First Edition. HARDCOVER. Fine/Near Fine. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections… Mehr…

Ivan R. Dee, 1993-07-01. First Edition. HARDCOVER. Fine/Near Fine. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Published in 1993. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. No remainder mark., Ivan R. Dee, 1993-07-01, 4.5<

ISBN: 9781566630153

Ivan R. Dee. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex librar… Mehr…

Ivan R. Dee. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Ivan R. Dee, 2.5<