THE PORTRAIT
Pears, Iain
Sold by Blackbird Bookshop, Trumbull, CT, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSold by Blackbird Bookshop, Trumbull, CT, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSigned by the auuthor on tipped-in; A famous art critic, William Nasmyth, travels to a remote island to sit for a portrait by his former friend, Henry MacAlpine. MacAlpine, now living in self-imposed exile, uses the sitting as an opportunity to dissect Nasmyth and reveal his past, both good and bad, as he paints. The story explores the dynamic between artists and critics, the power of patronage, and the potential for revenge. ; 7.75 x 5 x 1 inches; 211 pages; Signed by Author Near Fine signature page. Appears unread.
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