Leonardo da Vinci / by Maurice W. Brockwell; illustrated with eight reproductions in colour
1908, Early Edition. London New York: T.C. & E.C. Jack ; F.A. Stokes Co. Very good copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #345512
Date is suggested. Physical description: 3 preliminary leaves, ix-xiii, 15-80 pages color frontispiece, illustrations, 7 color plates [including portraits]. Contents: His birth -- His early training -- His early works -- First visit to Milan -- In the East -- Back in Milan -- The virgin of the rocks -- The last supper -- The court of Milan -- Leonardo leaves Milan -- Mona Lisa -- Battle of Anghiari -- Again in Milan -- In Rome -- In France -- His death -- His art -- His mind -- His maxims -- His spell -- His descendants. Subjects:
Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Painting, Renaissance Italy. Artists Italy; Biography. Painters Italy.
Price: €18.00