Leonardo da Vinci: the tragic pursuit of perfection / Antonina Vallentin; translated by E.W. Dickes
1938, 1st Edition. New York: Viking. 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. Item #344533
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.
Price: €30.00