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Tudor Publishing [Published Date: No date listed, circa late 1930s]. Hardcover, Two volumes in one: Vol 1, 374 pp. Vol 2, 411 pp.
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In very good condition/ NO dust jacket. Brown cloth covered boards with gold emblem on front and gold lettering on spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges of covers Binding tight. Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. Black and white illustrations, index. This two-volume memoir by Sir William Rothenstein, an esteemed English painter and writer, offers an intimate chronicle of the art world from 1872 to 1922. Rothenstein provides personal insights into his interactions with prominent figures of the time, including Oscar Wilde, Max Beerbohm, James Whistler, Paul Verlaine, Edgar Degas, and John Singer Sargent. With illustrations and portraits by the author, the book captures the essence of a transformative era in art history. William Rothenstein (1872-1945) was a British painter, printmaker, and writer known for his portraits and depictions of contemporary life. Born in Bradford, England, he studied at the Slade School of Art and later in Paris, where he became acquainted with notable artists such as James McNeill Whistler, Edgar Degas,and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Rothenstein gained recognition for his portraiture, creating striking images of figures like George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein, and Thomas Hardy. Beyond painting, he was a significant art historian and critic. He also served as Principal of the Royal College of Art (1920-1935), influencing a new generation of artists. Rothenstein was knighted in 1931 for his contributions to British art and education.