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Angelika Kauffmann (1903)

Angelika Kauffmann (1903)

Engels, Eduard

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesAustrian & Hungarian HistoryIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 110461524X
ISBN13: 9781104615246
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Angelika Kauffmann (1903) is a book written by Eduard Engels that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Angelika Kauffmann, an 18th-century Swiss-Austrian artist. The book begins with a brief introduction to Kauffmann's family background and childhood, before delving into her artistic career. Engels explores Kauffmann's early training in drawing and painting, as well as her studies in Italy and her subsequent success as a portrait painter in London.Throughout the book, Engels provides a detailed analysis of Kauffmann's artistic style, discussing her use of color, composition, and subject matter. He also examines the cultural and historical context in which Kauffmann worked, including the rise of neoclassicism and the Enlightenment.In addition to her paintings, Engels also discusses Kauffmann's work as a designer of decorative arts, including furniture, textiles, and ceramics. He also explores her personal life, including her relationships with other artists and her marriage to a Venetian nobleman.Overall, Angelika Kauffmann (1903) offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important female artists of the 18th century. Engels' writing is engaging and informative, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in art history or the role of women in the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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