A landmark overview and analysis of Goya’s finest portraits Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746–1828) was one of the greatest portraitists of his time. The first large-scale book devoted to the topic, this handsome volume features portraits that shed light on Goya and his subjects, as well as on the politically turbulent and culturally dynamic era in which they lived. Whether portraying royalty, philosophers, military men, or friends, these works are memorable both for the insight they provide into the relationship between artist and sitter, and for their penetrating psychological depth. Xavier Bray traces Goya’s career from his beginnings at the Madrid court of Charles III to his final years in Bordeaux, played out against the backdrop of war with France and the social, political, and cultural shift of the Enlightenment. More than 60 remarkable portraits, including drawings and miniatures, reveal the full range of Goya’s technical and stylistic achievements, while also depicting sitters with a previously unparalleled humanity. His break with traditional, late-18th-century conventions allowed him to achieve a new modernity in portraiture that paved the way for artists such as Matisse and Picasso. Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery, London (10/07/15–01/10/16)
Goya: The Portraits
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Author: Bray, Xavier
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781857095739
Details:
Author: Bray, Xavier
Brand: YALE
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Large Print
Number Of Pages: 272
Release Date: 08-12-2015
Part Number: 160 color illus.
Package Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781857095739
