Art book Views on Painting Hogarth #23 vintage fine art retro Fabbri

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Description

This art book, shown in the photo, is number 23 in the "Regards sur la peinture" series, dedicated to the painter William Hogarth. The book features a soft cover illustrated with a pictorial scene typical of Hogarth's style, depicting several characters in 18th-century attire, including a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a dark suit, set in a richly detailed interior. The title "REGARDS SUR LA PEINTURE" appears in large green letters on a light background, followed by the number 23 in the upper right. The artist's name, "HOGARTH," is inscribed in white on the lower part of the cover. The mention "ÉDITIONS FABBRI" is located at the bottom on a blue band.

The cover displays vibrant and contrasting colors: predominantly green, yellow, and brown, with touches of white and blue. The composition highlights the rich narrative quality of Hogarth's works, with numerous details visible in the costumes, expressions, and surrounding objects. The book is presented in a classic rectangular format for this type of illustrated work, with visible binding on the left edge.

No significant signs of wear are visible on the front cover. The corners of the cover appear to be in good condition, with no apparent creases or tears. The surface has a smooth appearance with a slight sheen under light, characteristic of modern illustrated softcover editions. No major defects are observable in the provided photograph.

The layout and graphic style are reminiscent of popular art publications from the 1980s to 1990s, a period during which Éditions Fabbri published numerous collections dedicated to art history. This issue seems to follow this tradition, with a didactic and visual approach to Hogarth's painting.

The inscriptions visible on the cover are as follows:

• REGARDS SUR LA PEINTURE
• 23
• HOGARTH
• ÉDITIONS FABBRI

Condition

Used book, sold in the condition shown in the photo. Cover in very good apparent condition, no notable defects observed on the front.

Did you know? William Hogarth (1697-1764) is recognized as one of the pioneers of social satire in painting and engraving in England. His pictorial series, such as "A Rake's Progress" and "Marriage A-la-Mode," profoundly influenced the history of Western art with their critical view of contemporary society.

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