Atkinson Grimshaw by Alexander Robertson

£24.00

Alexander Robertson’s book about Atkinson Grimshaw, a renowned painter of the Victorian era from Yorkshire, delves into the artist’s self-taught style, which often featured bright gas lamps illuminating dark streets and waterways, creating an evocative portrayal of the Victorian cityscape. Grimshaw’s work achieved significant critical and commercial success in his lifetime, and his paintings remain popular today for their distinctive portrayal of the interplay between light and darkness in the urban landscape.

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Atkinson Grimshaw by Alexander Robertson

  • Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2005
  • Softcover
  • ISBN: 9780714835754
  • 4to
  • 128 pages

Alexander Robertson’s book about Atkinson Grimshaw, a renowned painter of the Victorian era from Yorkshire, delves into the artist’s self-taught style, which often featured bright gas lamps illuminating dark streets and waterways, creating an evocative portrayal of the Victorian cityscape. Grimshaw’s work achieved significant critical and commercial success in his lifetime, and his paintings remain popular today for their distinctive portrayal of the interplay between light and darkness in the urban landscape.

Condition:
The card covers are clean and bright and in very good condition, with light rubbing to the extremities in places. The binding is tight, and the interior is unmarked and in fine condition.