Titian

David Jaffe (Editor), Charles Hope, Jennifer Fletcher, et al

ISBN 10: 1857099036 / ISBN 13: 9781857099034

Published by National Gallery Company Limited, 2003

About this Item

London: National Gallery Company Limited, 2003. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book puiblished to accompany an exhibition at the National Gallery, London, in February-May 2003, featuring works by the Italian Renaissance painter, Titian (ca.1488-1576). Four essays on the artist's life and work plus other contributions. 192pp with index, illustrated profusely throughout with colour reproductions. Minimal creasing to corners, otherwise near fine copy with no inscriptions.

Seller Inventory # 016505

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Titian
• Publisher: National Gallery Company Limited
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857099036
• ISBN 13: 9781857099034
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: n Reprint.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: n No Jacket
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

About this title

Synopsis

In this gorgeously illustrated book, renowned Titian scholars examine some of the celebrated artist’s masterpieces and discuss his life and times, portraits, replicas, and technique. The reproductions and text provide new evidence of Titian’s genius as a stylistic innovator.

“A gem of a catalog. Interestingly written, well-documented and beautifully illustrated essays update the scholarship on particular aspects of the life and work of Titian. . . . Highly recommended.”—Choice

About the Author

Charles Hope is Director of the Warburg Institute and Professor of the History of the Classical Tradition at the University of London. Jennifer Fletcher was Senior Lecturer at the Courtauld Institute until September 2002. Jill Dunkerton is Restorer in the Conservation Department at the National Gallery. Miguel Falomir is Head Curator of Italian Renaissance Painting at the Prado, Madrid. David Jaffé is Senior Curator at the National Gallery. Nicholas Penny is Senior Curator of Sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Caroline Campbell is Assistant Curator of Renaissance Paintings at the National Gallery.