The Great Works of Raphael Sanzio of Urbino; a Series of Twenty Photographs from the Best Engravings of His Most Celebrated Paintings; with Descriptions, Translated from Passvant’s “Rafael von Urbino und sein Vater:” Vasari’s Life of Raphael, Translated by Mrs. Jonathan Foster: and an Appendix, Containing a Classified List of the Principal Paintings of the Artist.

1870 RAPHAEL Sanzio of Urbino High RENAISSANCE Art Italian PAINTINGS Photographs

"The Great Works of Raphael Sanzio of Urbino; a Series of Twenty Photographs from the Best Engravings of His Most Celebrated Paintings" is a distinguished publication edited by Joseph Cundall, showcasing a collection of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino's masterpieces through the lens of 19th-century photography. This volume captures the essence of Raphael's artistry, revered for centuries, by presenting twenty meticulously selected works that have been admired and reproduced globally. The book leverages the transformative power of photography to offer a new dimension to experiencing Raphael's art, providing an accurate and delicate reproduction of the original engravings by renowned artists like Raphael Morghen and Longhi Desnoyers, among others.

Accompanied by descriptive annotations drawn from Giorgio Vasari's "Life of Raphael" and Johann David Passavant's detailed accounts, this compilation not only celebrates the visual splendor of Raphael's works but also enriches the reader's understanding of his artistic legacy. An appendix listing Raphael's principal paintings further complements this comprehensive tribute to one of the most celebrated figures in the history of art.

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CUNDALL, Joseph (Editor)

The Great Works of Raphael Sanzio of Urbino; a Series of Twenty Photographs from the Best Engravings of His Most Celebrated Paintings; with Descriptions, Translated from Passvant's "Rafael von Urbino und sein Vater:" Vasari's Life of Raphael, Translated by Mrs. Jonathan Foster: and an Appendix, Containing a Classified List of the Principal Paintings of the Artist.

London: Bell and Daldy; Cambridge: Deighton, Bell and Co., 1870.

Details:

· Collation: Complete

o viii, [2], 76

o 20 leaves of plates

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o Decorative purple cloth

· Size: ~11in X 8.75in (28cm x 22cm)

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