Description
Prolific as a painter, he was equally disciplined in recording the events of his life in pencil, ink, and watercolour in his journals. At a time when abstract art tended to dominate aesthetic discourse, he preferred to observe the world around him, to portray people going about their daily business. Some of his most compelling works depict theatre-goers and art lovers doing what they do best - looking.
'A long (in fact, epic) life; a beautiful (in fact, magnificent) body of work. The exquisite creations of an exquisite man who lived (more or less) the exact duration of the 20th century' Wes Anderson
About the Author
Eric Karpeles is a painter and also writes about painting, poetry and aesthetics. He is the author of several books, including a biography of Jozef Czapski, Almost Nothing, and Paintings in Proust, also published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews
'His is a life most deserving of its close-up' - The Lady
Book Information
ISBN 9780500023044
Author Eric Karpeles
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1800g