John Knowles' The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli (Volumes II & III) delves into the later years of the Swiss-born artist's life. Known for his dramatic and often disturbing paintings, Fuseli's work was heavily influenced by German Romanticism and classical mythology. This biography explores his artistic evolution, his role as a prominent figure in the British art world, and his contributions to art theory.
Volumes II and III of a three volume set
The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli by John Knowles c1831 Vol II & III Art
Title: The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli
Author: John Knowles
Publisher : Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley
Publication: c1831
Format: Leather BoundCondition: Both volumes are leather bound with design to spine with some rubbing to edges and spine. Covers have been strenghened at Joint to prevent cracking. Pages are nice and clean with just a few pages having some light pencil marks. Pages edges have marbled effect. Patterned endpapers. Previous owners inscriptions to front. Light foxing to front and back blank pages.
Book measures: 22cm x 15cm with 391 and 408 pages