Isbn: 9780259488286 - karl bitter: a biography (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the life of Karl Bitter, a young Austrian sculptor who finds himself at the doorstep of New York in the fall of 1889. Having served three years in the army, he had fled the country illegally to pursue his passion for art. After arriving in the U.S. he quickly aligns himself with architect Richard Hunt, a prominent figure in the New York arts community, whose mentorship and patronage prove pivotal in Bitter's artistic and personal life. Serving as a protà gà enables Bitter to make meaningful connections within the city's art scene while establishing himself as a decorative and monumental sculptor. The reader follows Bitter's journey to become a U.S. citizen, a status he embraces with profound gratitude. Appointed to design the sculptural components of the Administration building at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Bitter creates an enchanting and imposing piece of art. His work wins him the prestigious commission to sculpt the bronze gates for Trinity Church, a project that occupies him for several years and solidifies his standing among the nation's foremost sculptors of decorative work. This biography captures the essence of Bitter's undying passion for art, his determination to succeed, and his contributions to America's public and decorative sculptural landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…