Painting Close-Up

Bringing together a broad range of perspectives by art historians, critics and curators, Ellen Altfest: Painting Close-Up provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into the everyday processes behind her paintings.

The artist’s own voice is prominent within the conversations and commentaries in this book, affording both a personal and historical view on her position in a customised lineage stretching from Jan van Eyck to Sylvia Sleigh, via Gustave Courbet and Edgar Degas.

Language: English