Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1905) - Percy Cross Standing - Bog

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1905) is a book written by Percy Cross Standing that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Dutch-born British painter, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of the artist's life, including his early years in the Netherlands, his move to London, his rise to fame as a painter of classical scenes, and his personal life.The book includes a detailed analysis of Alma-Tadema's artistic style, which is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create convincing depictions of ancient civilizations. Standing also explores the themes and subjects that Alma-Tadema was most interested in, such as the lives of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the opulence and luxury of their societies.The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Alma-Tadema's paintings, including some of his most famous works such as The Roses of Heliogabalus and The Baths of Caracalla. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the paintings, providing readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Alma-Tadema's art.Overall, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1905) is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the life and works of one of the most renowned painters of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.