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Biographical Memoirs of Extraordinary Painters

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New edition of William Beckford's first published work, of 1780, with introduction by Robert J. Gemmett, and annotations, illustrations and a bibliography. The work is a satire which criticizes the excesses of schools of painting, particularly the Dutch and Flemish, and an extended parody of prominent biographies of artists.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781906978525
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 122
  • Published:
  • February 23, 2018
  • Edition:
  • 1824
  • Dimensions:
  • 166x250x12 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 354 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Biographical Memoirs of Extraordinary Painters

New edition of William Beckford's first published work, of 1780, with introduction by Robert J. Gemmett, and annotations, illustrations and a bibliography. The work is a satire which criticizes the excesses of schools of painting, particularly the Dutch and Flemish, and an extended parody of prominent biographies of artists.

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