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THE DRAWINGS OF WILLIAM HOGARTH; THE PAINTINGS OF MICHELANGELO by A.P. 2nd Revised Ed. Oppe

THE DRAWINGS OF WILLIAM HOGARTH; THE PAINTINGS OF MICHELANGELO

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Publisher: Oxford- Phaidon Press

This volume of Hogarth includes those drawings ascribed to Hogarth, and many still in question. Among the new drawings are studies for some that are famous, sketches made for manuscripts, designs, figure studies, etc. Much material from Hogarth's writings is incorporated in the Introduction. The text includes a bibliography, sales catalogues, and so on. Indexed. (3/24) (Beware the buckling of the binding. Keep under weight if possible.)....This 2nd revision of the Michelangeb'o is one of the most beautiful volumes Phaidon Press has issued. There are 150 superb reproductions; beautiful type face for the text material, introductory notes by Ludwig Goldscheider. Outsize volume- and wonderful value at the price.