ISBN: 9780712664721 - a view of delft (21 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Vermeer has always been considered the most elusive of great artists, but this book tracks him down in his home town. It takes the reader back to seventeenth-century Delft, in a piece of historical writing that does justice to its now timeless subject. Anthony Bailey makes use of the scholarly research that has accumulated in the last century, as well as recent findings, and then reaches beyond these facts to expose the hidden Vermeer. The result is a vivid, convincing portrait of the Protestant innkeeper's son who married a prosperous Catholic girl and had 15 children of whom 11 survived. Vermeer died relatively young and left fewer than 40 pictures. Many of these pictures are indeed masterpieces, and Anthony Bailey examines the scientific expertise which lies behind their calm mystery. He introduces us to Vermeer's colleagues and fellow-citizens, and charts his celebrity as it slowly spread out of Holland and encompassed the world. He examines Vermeer's effect on many creative and destructive people, including Proust and Hitler. A View of Delft is a highly original attempt to get at Vermeer's life and personality, by setting him imaginatively in the context of Delft, its culture and history.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Vermeer has always been considered the most elusive of great artists, but this book tracks him down in his home town. It takes the reader back to seventeenth-century Delft, in a piece of historical writing that does justice to its now timeless subject. Anthony Bailey makes use of the scholarly research that has accumulated in the last century, as well as recent findings, and then reaches beyond these facts to expose the hidden Vermeer. The result is a vivid, convincing portrait of the Protestant innkeeper's son who married a prosperous Catholic girl and had 15 children of whom 11 survived. Vermeer died relatively young and left fewer than 40 pictures. Many of these pictures are indeed masterpieces, and Anthony Bailey examines the scientific expertise which lies behind their calm mystery. He introduces us to Vermeer's colleagues and fellow-citizens, and charts his celebrity as it slowly spread out of Holland and encompassed the world. He examines Vermeer's effect on many creative and destructive people, including Proust and Hitler. A View of Delft is a highly original attempt to get at Vermeer's life and personality, by setting him imaginatively in the context of Delft, its culture and history.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A View Of Delft This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

paperback. Etat : Good. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Clean, sturdy paperback. Light edge-wear. WF.

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Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Etat : Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 2002 Pimlico edition with colour and B&W illustrations; spine and cover uncreased; a clean, tidy copy.

Pbk edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiii, 272p., [8]p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Vermeer, Johannes 1632-1675.Painters Netherlands Biography. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Pbk edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiii, 272p., [8]p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Vermeer, Johannes 1632-1675.Painters Netherlands Biography. 1 Kg.…

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Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Ed. Thus. xiii+272pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated covers, hint of tanning to edge of textblock and outer edge of pages, ack., author's note, maps of Delft, col. & b/w plts. & illust. & text, bibliog., index. Vermeer has always been considered the most elusive of great artists, but this book tracks him down in his home country, taking the reader back to the seventeenth-century Delft. Size: Wide Octavo. Book.…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 272 pages. Colour plates. Moderate wear to covers' corners. Light browning to page-edges with a few darker marks to bottom edge of pages o/w pages clean and tidy.

paperback. Etat : Good. This engaging study examines Delft during the seventeenth century, tracing the social, artistic, and historical forces that influenced Vermeerâs work. Through vivid description and careful scholarship, the author reconstructs the cityâs atmosphereâ"from its guilds and merchants to its churches and canals. The book highlights how place and painter are inseparable, offering fresh insight into Vermeerâs creative world. Ideal for art lovers and students of the Dutch Golden Age.…

Etat : Very Good. 8vo. softcover. 272pp. index, colour illus. Very good.