Bertel Thorvaldsen: A Daguerreotype Portrait From 1840

The most famous Danish sculptural artist of all time, Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) was also the first person in his country to sit for a daguerreotype portrait. In this study, Berner (affiliation not cited) examines the form, production, and history of this enigmatic depiction of the artist in his final years. The volume (which lacks an index) is illustrated throughout with photographs and artistic reproductions in b&w and color. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Oversize: 9.75x9. Annotation 穢2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)