Rembrandt & Modigliani - Lot with 2 Erotic Sketchbooks - 2006-2008

You're bidding on two 'Erotic Sketches' books.

Modigliani - Erotic Sketches
Prestel, 2008
Hardcover, 64 pages, English/German
Size: 22x16.5cm
Very good condition

This lovely book of Amedeo Modigliani s erotic drawings displays his prodigious artistry in an intimate format.Best known for his distinctive paintings and sculptures, Modigliani drew obsessively and considered this skill vital to his development as an artist. His proficiency, ease, and delight in drawing are clearly in evidence in this collection of nude sketches. The volume, designed to resemble an artist s sketchbook, features stunning reproductions of more than thirty color works executed on paper in a variety of media. Characterized by Modigliani s quickly rendered yet precise lines, these erotic drawings will be treasured by fans of the Italian artist.

Rembrandt - Erotic Sketches
Prestel, 2006
Hardcover, 64 pages, English/German
Size: 22x16.5cm
Very good condition

Rare and intimate works by one of the art world's masters are beautifully presented in an exquisite book that allows readers the feeling of looking over Rembrandt's shoulder. A painter celebrated for his portraits, Rembrandt excelled at capturing the sensuality of his subjects. This collection of drawings and prints showcases Rembrandt's finest erotic work. Some of these pieces were originally created as studies, while others were intended solely for private enjoyment. Each possesses the sublime qualities that distinguish Rembrandt's work: emotional intensity, the artist's frank and unwavering gaze, an acute understanding of the human body and the ability to suggest its energy and grace in just a few lines. Packaged to replicate an artist's notebook, this latest volume in a popular series features an embossed cover and informative text. Its simplicity and beauty make it the perfect gift for a friend or a lover.