Kasper Monrad
Hammershoi and Europe
- ISBN 13:
- 9783791353609
- author:
- Kasper Monrad
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Prestel
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 24.1 x 30.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Art & Architecture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Hammershøi and Europe is a comprehensive volume on the Danish painter Hammershøi, placing him within the context of his European contemporaries. The book features beautiful reproductions and essays that explore Hammershøi's isolated private life and travels, as well as his time in London and Germany.
Thematically arranged, the volume includes comparisons between Hammershøi and notable painters such as Seurat, Gauguin, and Whistler. This book is a celebration of Hammershøi as a part of the pantheon of great European painters, offering insights into his enigmatic paintings and their enduring popularity.
suited to readers of modern art and those interested in the lives and works of European painters, Hammershøi and Europe is a valuable addition to any art collection.