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Angelica Kauffmann: A Biography

Angelica Kauffmann: A Biography

Gerard, Frances A.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesAustrian & Hungarian HistoryIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1163123196
ISBN13: 9781163123195
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Angelica Kauffmann: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and work of the renowned 18th-century Swiss painter, Angelica Kauffmann. Written by Frances A. Gerard, the book explores the artist's early years in Switzerland, her rise to fame in London and Rome, and her eventual return to her homeland. Gerard delves into Kauffmann's personal life, detailing her relationships with family, friends, and lovers, as well as her struggles with health and finances. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of Kauffmann's artistic style, examining her use of classical themes and her contributions to the neoclassical movement. Throughout the biography, Gerard highlights Kauffmann's impact on the art world and her role as a trailblazer for women in a male-dominated industry. The book includes numerous illustrations of Kauffmann's artwork, as well as photographs and other historical documents. Overall, Angelica Kauffmann: A Biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important female artists of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, women's history, or the neoclassical movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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