Washington Allston, secret societies, and the alchemy of Anglo-American painting / David Bjelajac
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #410494
ISBN: 0521431530
Physical description: x, 239 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Contents: 1. Allston and the Masonic spirit -- 2. The Venetian secret as the philosopher's stone -- 3. Allston's pillow -- 4. Wisdom walks with God -- 5. Milk of the word or milk of poison -- 6. Where angels dare to tread. Subjects: Allston, Washington 1779-1843 Criticism and interpretation; Allston, Washington 1779-1843; Symbolism in art; Freemasons in art; Alchimie Dans l'art; Painters United States; Painting, American; Painting, Modern 19th century United States; Symbolism in art United States.
Price: €295.00