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Oudry'S Painted Menagerie: Portraits Of Exotic Animals In Eighteenthcentury Europe
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This Beautiful Volumepublished To Coincide With An Exhibition At The J. Paul Getty Museum To Be Held From May 1 To September 2, 2007Is The First To Focus On The Series Of Lifesize Portraits Painted By The Eighteenthcentury Artist Jeanbaptiste Oudry Of The Animals In Louis Xv'S Royal Menagerie At Versailles. A Tiger, A Lion, A Leopard, And, Most Impressive Of All, The Famous Rhinoceros Known As Clara Joined A Group Of Other Exotic Animals In Oudry'S Painted Menagerie, Which Was Purchased In 1750 By His German Patron, The Duke Of Mecklenburgschwerin.The Book'S Insightful Essays Situate This Suite Of Paintings Within The Context Of Oudry'S Career; Discuss Oudry'S Remarkable Drawings Of Animals; And Present A Fascinating History Of Menageries And Of The Phenomenon Known As ClaramaniaWhen The Real Rhinoceros, Clara, Traveled Through Europe And Caused A Public Sensation.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures eleven inches in height, eleven inches in width, and zero point five one inches in thickness.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains one hundred ninety-two pages, providing a thorough exploration of Oudry's painted menagerie.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Mary Morton, who provides insight into Oudry's work.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the category of art history, specifically focusing on individual artists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, this book can be appreciated by older children and adults interested in art and history.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme revolves around the life-size portraits of exotic animals by Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
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- Q: Can I clean this book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth to remove dust or smudges.
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