Memoirs Of The Life And Works Of Jean Antoine Houdon: The Sculptor Of Voltaire And Of Washington

By Edward Biddle, Charles Henry Hart, Charles Henry Hart

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Life and Works of Jean Antoine Houdon: The Sculptor of Voltaire and of Washington is a comprehensive biography of the famous French sculptor, Jean Antoine Houdon. The book is written by Charles Henry Hart, an American art historian and critic. The biography covers Houdon's life and career, from his early years in Versailles to his later success as a sculptor in Paris. The book includes detailed descriptions of Houdon's most famous works, such as his busts of Voltaire and Washington, as well as his many other sculptures and portraits. The author also explores Houdon's artistic techniques and materials, and provides insight into the cultural and political context in which Houdon worked. Memoirs of the Life and Works of Jean Antoine Houdon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sculpture, French art and culture, or the life and work of one of the most important sculptors of the 18th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162938005
• ISBN13: 9781162938004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"