Johan Zoffany Ra - Society Observed

Klappentext Catalog accompanying an exhibition held at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Conn., Oct. 27-Feb. 12, 2012, and at the Royal Academy of Art, London, Mar. 10-June 10, 2012. Zusammenfassung The 18th-century painter Johan Zoffany (1733-1810) was an astute observer of the many social circles in which he functioned as an artist. This catalogue investigates his sharp wit! shrewd political appraisal! and perceptive social commentary - all achieved while presenting his subjects as delightful and sophisticated members of polite society.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Postle, Postle Martin, Johann Zoffany, Johann (ART)/ Postle Zoffany
• Assisted by: Martin Postle (Editor)
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.10.2011
• EAN: 9780300176049
• ISBN: 978-0-300-17604-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: British Art Centre at Yale Series (YUP); Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; ART / History / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Human Figure, ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of Art, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Individual artists, art monographs, History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800, Human figures depicted in art, C 1700 To C 1800