Jasper Johns : the artist as collector from Cezanne to de Kooning /
From Paul Čzanne to Pablo Picasso to Willem de Kooning - the collection of Jasper Johns offers surprising juxtapositions. The drawings' consistently high quality is the result of his keen eye as a connoisseur, and many of the works are a testament to his friendships with other artists. In this...
| Uniform Title: | Jasper Johns |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Munich :
Hirmer,
[2023]
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| Summary: | From Paul Čzanne to Pablo Picasso to Willem de Kooning - the collection of Jasper Johns offers surprising juxtapositions. The drawings' consistently high quality is the result of his keen eye as a connoisseur, and many of the works are a testament to his friendships with other artists. In this catalogue, works by nearly fifty artists enter into an inspiring exchange that will fascinate experts and art lovers alike."Jasper Johns (b. 1930) ranks among the major American artists of the twentieth century. His accomplishments as a collector, however, have been little known until now. This beautifully produced volume features a selection of more than one hundred drawings, inviting you to dive into the richness and depth of a truly unique collection"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Item Description: | Published to accompany the exhibition Japser Johns-the artist as collector from Cezanne to de Kooning, Kunstmuseum Basel, September 30, 2023 to February 4, 2024. Translated from the German. |
| Physical Description: | 151 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9783777442242 3777442240 9783720402552 372040255X |