Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

by Russell Ash

Paper Book, 1990

Status

Available

Call number

759.2

Collection

Publication

New York : H.N. Abrams, 1990.

Description

The paintings of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema reveal much about 19th-century values. His languid women posed against white marble in dazzling sunlight, his forays into sentimentality, escapism and hedonism were adored by the Victorian public. He acquired fame, honour and wealth, only to have his pre-eminence undermined by the changing tastes of a subsequent generation.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Big_Bang_Gorilla
Being a typically perfect Abrams production with Ash's always-insightful commentary. As always, a five star rating presupposes that one enjoys the artist.
LibraryThing member Mapguy314
I was wondering if I would ever find a book on Alma-Tadema. This large-format book has 60 illustrations, 40 in full color. The author wrote the first modern biography of Alma-Tadema (1836 - 1912) in 1973.

Language

Physical description

36 cm

ISBN

0810918986 / 9780810918986
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