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100 1 _aMenpes, Mortimer,
_d1855-1938
245 1 0 _aRembrandt
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-03
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Rembrandt" by Mortimer Menpes is a comprehensive examination of the life and work of the esteemed Dutch painter, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both a biography and an art critique, delving into Rembrandt's artistic techniques, personal struggles, and legacy. Menpes aims to provide readers with a vivid understanding of Rembrandt's genius, particularly through color reproductions of his works that showcase the depth and richness often lost in traditional monochrome prints. In "Rembrandt," Menpes explores different facets of the artist's life, including his early triumphs and eventual decline, as well as the emotional weight behind his masterpieces. The book discusses Rembrandt's unique approach to light and shadow, as highlighted by his iconic works like "The Night Watch" and "The Anatomy Lesson." It details his relationships with family and contemporaries, illustrating how his experiences shaped his art. Menpes emphasizes the importance of understanding Rembrandt's context, revealing both the remarkable mastery displayed in his paintings and the poignant, human emotions that permeate his subjects. Through this engaging analysis, readers are invited to appreciate the complexities of Rembrandt not only as an artist but as a deeply flawed yet brilliant man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669
700 1 _aHind, C. Lewis
_q(Charles Lewis),
_d1862-1927
700 1 _aRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn,
_d1606-1669
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17215
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