Item Number: 120827 Title: Pencil in Hand : 20th-Century Drawings Author: Jimenez Burillo, Pablo (et al) Price: Not Available ISBN: 9788415253327 Description: Madrid: Tf, 2013. 27cm., hardcover, 295pp., 200 color illus. English translation of 2011 edition. Summary : Pencil in Hand, 20th-Century Drawings presents a considered selection of more than 100 drawings, providing a wide-ranging view of art from the past century, both from Spain and abroad. All the works form part of the 20th Century Drawing Collection, which belongs to the FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE. The vocation for collecting of FUNDACIÓN MAPRE, one of Spain's most prestigious cultural institutions, has increased year by year with works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Edgar Degas, Fernand Khnopff, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Henri Matisse and George Grosz. The catalogue is organised chronologically and includes an introductory text by Pablo Jiménez Burillo, the curator of the show and the general director of the FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE's Cultural Institute. Every work reproduced includes a commentary by a renowned specialist in the work of the artist in question. The publication is completed with a set of biographies of the artists featured, as well as an extensive bibliography. Pencil in Hand, 20th-Century Drawings is an essential reference book for all those interested in the history of art of 20th century. Featured artists include: Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Edgar Degas, Mariano Fortuny, Auguste Rodin et al. We regret to inform you that this title is no longer available. P.O. Box 3904, Kingston, New York 12402 US Phone: 845-331-8519 Fax: 845-331-0852 Email: michael@artbooks.com |
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