Mona Lisa : the enigma
2004, First Edition. Editions Assouline. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 80 pages; Description: 80 p. : ill. Subjects: Art --History --Renaissance. Summary: The Mona Lisa is the most celebrated painting in the history of art. It is also one of the most mysterious. Who is hiding behind the famous smile? Why the mourning veil? Why the tormented landscape? Combining close-ups with X-rays, copies, and analogies, this detailed study of the Mona Lisa allows us to better understand the enigma, as it unveils the many facets of this incomparable work of art. Item #154594
ISBN: 2843236533
Price: €9.95