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Flaxman's Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy

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Commissioned at the end of the 18th century by famed art collector and author Thomas Hope, these 110 deceptively simple illustrations are the great achievement of John Flaxman, English sculptor, draughtsman, and contemporary of William Blake. Awash in pathos and recalling a classically Greek style, they have inspired such artists as Goya and Ingres.

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These 110 deceptively simple illustrations are the great achievement of English artist John Flaxman. Awash in pathos and recalling a classically Greek style, they have inspired such artists as Goya and Ingres.
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ISBN:
9780486455587
Author:
Flaxman, John
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Subject:
General
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Dante Alighieri
Subject:
General Art
Subject:
Anthologies-Miscellaneous International Poetry
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Books on Fine Art
Publication Date:
20070631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
7.25 x 9 in 1.17 lb
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