Leonardo da Vinci: the tragic pursuit of perfection / Antonina Vallentin; translated by E.W. Dickes
by Vallentin, Antonina (1893-1957)
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New York: Viking, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xii, 561 pages: frontispiece, plates (some color, 1 folded), portraits (some color); 24 cm. Contents:The dream of the great bird -- Years of waiting -- The triumph of the colossus -- ""One of you shall betray me"" -- The unconcerned observer -- The great bird's flight -- Man, the work of art -- The city of disillusion -- ""I can go on."" Subjects: Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Artists Italy; Biography. Art, Renaissance.
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- Title
- Leonardo da Vinci: the tragic pursuit of perfection / Antonina Vallentin; translated by E.W. Dickes
- Author
- Vallentin, Antonina (1893-1957)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- New York: Viking
- Date Published
- 1938
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