Jacob Epstein / Richard Cork
1999, 1st Edition. London : Tate Gallery Pub. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #332949
ISBN: 0691029458
Physical description: 80 pages: illustrations (some color), portrait; 28 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Introduction -- A sculptor in revolt -- Dynamism and destruction -- Between the wars -- The final years. Summary: Branded 'the savage American' whilst studying in Paris, Jacob Epstein finished his first commissioned work in London only to hear it denounced as obscene. This text provides an account of the sculptor and his work. Subjects: Epstein, Jacob 1880-1959 Criticism and interpretation. Epstein, Jacob 1880-1959. Epstein, Jacob. 1900-1999. Sculpture, British 20th century. Sculpture, British. Sculpture. Sculpture, Modern 20th century Great Britain. Sculpture, Modern. Genre: Bibliography. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Illustrated.
Price: €12.95