Lou Marchetti Painted Cover Illustration for "Farewell the Tranquil Mind"
Item Details
An illustration, using oil on canvas, for the cover of by R. F. Delderfield’s 1973 romance novel Farewell the Tranquil Mind, by listed artist Lou Marchetti (1920-1992). This carefully-rendered piece depicts a man and woman dressed in the style of revolution era-France, a cathedral visible behind them. The couple is standing closely together, each gazing thoughtfully at the other’s face. The work is signed to its lower right, and is presented without a frame or hanging hardware.
Condition
- dent to canvas to top center; stretcher marks; scattered areas of craquelure; yellowing to painting in sky; multiple stains; wear and abrasions to edges; damage to corners of canvas.
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Item #
17NYC070-314