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Sisley by Raymond Cogniat A glimpse into the famous British landscape Impressionist painter’s work and life. Full-color plates of the art. Published in a beautiful fine binding: Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival acid-free paper with gilded edges, custom patterned endpapers, satin ribbon place holder, Smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Oversized, quarto: 12.25” x 9”. Illustrated throughout. First edition thus. Published in 1982. An Easton Press 1st edition/1st printing. Condition: VERY GOOD+ to NEAR FINE. Minimum shelf wear and rubbing. Splashes of paint on rear board margins (see picture) else FINE. INTERIOR AS NEW. No former owner bookplates, no foxing, no writing. ***A nice copy of this special deluxe edition in collectible condition!*** Please view pictures to appreciate the craftsmanship and condition. Alfred Sisley (October 1839 – January 1899) was an Impressionist landscape painter who was born and spent most of his life in France, but retained British citizenship. He was the most consistent of the Impressionists in his dedication to painting landscape en plein air (i.e., outdoors). He deviated into figure painting only rarely and, unlike Renoir and Pissarro, he found that Impressionism fulfilled his artistic needs. Among his important works are a series of paintings of the River Thames, mostly around Hampton Court, executed in 1874, and landscapes depicting places in or near Moret-sur-Loing. The notable paintings of the Seine and its bridges in the former suburbs of Paris are like many of his landscapes, characterised by tranquillity, in pale shades of green, pink, purple, dusty blue and cream. Over the years Sisley's power of expression and colour intensity increased. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Be sure to give me a follow and check out my store. I have dozens of signed and collectible Easton Press books and thousands of other collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!