At first glance, Walton Ford's large-scale, highly detailed watercolors of animals recall the prints of 19th-century illustrators John James Audubon and Edward Lear. A closer look reveals a complex and disturbingly anthropomorphic universe, full of symbols, sly jokes, and allusions to the 'operatic' quality of traditional natural history. In this stunning but sinister visual universe, beasts and birds are not mere aesthetic objects but dynamic actors in allegorical struggles: a wild turkey crushes a small parrot in its ...
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At first glance, Walton Ford's large-scale, highly detailed watercolors of animals recall the prints of 19th-century illustrators John James Audubon and Edward Lear. A closer look reveals a complex and disturbingly anthropomorphic universe, full of symbols, sly jokes, and allusions to the 'operatic' quality of traditional natural history. In this stunning but sinister visual universe, beasts and birds are not mere aesthetic objects but dynamic actors in allegorical struggles: a wild turkey crushes a small parrot in its claw; a troupe of monkeys wreaks havoc on a formal dinner table; an American buffalo is surrounded by bloodied white wolves. In dazzling watercolor, the images impress as much for their impeccable realism as they do for their complex narratives. First available as a signed and limited volume, this updated edition of Pancha Tantra is the most comprehensive survey of Ford's oeuvre to date, with 40 new works, more than 120 additional pages, and a new essay by the artist. It features dazzling details, an in-depth exploration of his visual universe, a complete biography, and excerpts from his textual inspirations: from Indian folktales and the letters of Benjamin Franklin to the Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini and Audubon's Ornithological Biography.
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Very Good. Size: 11x1x15; A SMALL (1'') TEAR IN THE DUST JACKET ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT COVER, OTHERWISE UNBLEMISHED AND ALMOST LIKE NEW. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket and covers show very minor shelf wear, rubbing to corners. Binding is tight, hinges strong. A SMALL (1'') TEAR IN THE DUST JACKET ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT COVER, OTHERWISE UNBLEMISHED AND ALMOST LIKE NEW.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Add this copy of Walton Ford: Pancha Tantra to cart. $129.99, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by Taschen GmbH.
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Acceptable. Koln: Taschen, 2020. 4th edition. Folio hardcover. 423pp. English, French, and German. Illustrations. Fair book. Good dust jacket. Strong smoke odor. (Animals in Art, Paintings) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
