Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840
The most famous Danish sculptural artist of all time, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) was also the first person in his country to sit for a daguerreotype portrait. In this study, Berner (affiliation not cited) examines the form, production, and history of this enigmatic depiction of the artist in his final years. The volume (which lacks an index) is illustrated throughout with photographs and artistic reproductions in b&w and color. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Oversize: 9.75x9". Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840
The most famous Danish sculptural artist of all time, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) was also the first person in his country to sit for a daguerreotype portrait. In this study, Berner (affiliation not cited) examines the form, production, and history of this enigmatic depiction of the artist in his final years. The volume (which lacks an index) is illustrated throughout with photographs and artistic reproductions in b&w and color. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Oversize: 9.75x9". Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840

Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840

by Marie Louise Berner
Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840

Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait from 1840

by Marie Louise Berner

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The most famous Danish sculptural artist of all time, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) was also the first person in his country to sit for a daguerreotype portrait. In this study, Berner (affiliation not cited) examines the form, production, and history of this enigmatic depiction of the artist in his final years. The volume (which lacks an index) is illustrated throughout with photographs and artistic reproductions in b&w and color. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Oversize: 9.75x9". Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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ISBN-13: 9788772899114
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Publication date: 09/01/2005
Pages: 136
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)
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