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Although Degas' letters and notebook jottings don't tell us much about his views on art, they nevertheless offer a sometimes revealing self-portrait. He writes about his obsessions with photography, ballet and lithography. He discusses the painful isolation and pleasures of his bachelor existence and his frustrations as an artist. In impressionistic travel notes and breezy letters to friends, Degas' sharp eye and quick wit come through. Yet, it is the superb illustrations that make this scrapbook of writings and conversations a delight. Along with pastels, paintings and prints, there are seldom-seen improvisational drawings and detailed studies from the notebooks. In lush, impressionistic seascapes, dark, almost symbolic landscapes and works of startling, even violent power, we see an unfamiliar side of the artist. The more familiar dancers, jockeys and bathers are here too. Lovers of Degas will treasure this volume.
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- PublisherThe Folio Society
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 4444404477
- ISBN 13 9784444404471
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages328
- EditorRichard Kendall
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Dampstaining to covers/spine. Hinges cracked. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. A solid reading copy. Since 1947 the Folio Society has published beautiful illustrated editions of some of the world's greatest books. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and non-fiction books. Each Folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artist-commissioned illustrations, or researched artworks and photographs. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Seller Inventory # 1704130078
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