A French Art Issue Dedicated to Giorgione
This vintage issue of Regards sur la Peinture focuses on Giorgione through French-language text and colour reproductions. Published by Éditions Fabbri in 1988, it combines an illustrated essay with closer studies of individual paintings.
Issue No. 43 contains 32 pages and is complete. Its single-artist format keeps the discussion concentrated on Giorgione’s life, painting and technique. The slim publication offers an accessible addition to a Renaissance art library.
The cover pairs a close-up painted face with the artist’s name in large white lettering. Green series lettering occupies the white panel above. A turquoise publisher strip adds a contrasting accent at the bottom.
Text, Paintings and Visual Details
The opening pages introduce Giorgione with an illustrated French essay arranged in columns. Reproductions appear alongside the text, allowing the discussion and images to be read together. Captions provide further context for the illustrations.
A section titled “La Vierge Lisant” combines explanatory text with a large colour reproduction on the facing page. Smaller images and a line drawing accompany the analysis. These supporting details invite closer attention to the painting’s composition.
The large reproduction shows the seated Virgin reading, with the infant beside her. Blue, red and golden-yellow clothing stand out against the darker setting. The surrounding white margins give the image a clearly defined place on the page.
The publication alternates dense reading passages with more spacious illustrated layouts. This contrast makes it suitable for browsing as well as focused reading. The coated paper supports the colour illustrations throughout.
Part of a Renaissance Collection
The rear cover identifies the grouping “Du Gothique à la Renaissance, deuxième partie”. It lists companion subjects including Léonard de Vinci, Dürer, Cranach, Michel-Ange, Raphaël and Titien. Other listed artists extend the grouping across several Renaissance traditions.
This copy is the individual Giorgione issue, rather than a bound set of the series. Its compact format makes it easy to keep alongside other artist monographs. The illustrated approach offers both reading material and visual reference.
Measuring approximately 22 × 29 × 1 cm, it has a generous page size within a slim softcover format. The glossy cover and vivid reproductions retain a strong visual presence.
Condition
Good overall condition, with slight wear along the spine and cover edges. Light surface marks and slight edge toning are present. A small sticker overlaps part of the rear barcode.
The interior pages are well preserved, with vivid colour reproductions and clear, readable text. The spine is intact, with all 32 pages present. There are no tears or missing pages.
Key Details
Title: Giorgione
Series: Regards sur la Peinture
Issue: No. 43
Publisher: Éditions Fabbri, Paris
Year: 1988
Language: French
Grouping: Du Gothique à la Renaissance, deuxième partie
Contents: Illustrated essay, colour reproductions, compositional discussion and detail illustrations
Format: Softcover art partwork with coated pages
Pages: 32, complete
Dimensions: Approximately 22 × 29 × 1 cm
Condition: Good, with slight spine and edge wear, light toning and a rear barcode sticker
SKU: 2C163
Why It’s Special
The combination of French commentary, large colour plates and supporting details gives this issue its appeal. Its single-artist focus makes it a useful companion to a broader Renaissance collection. The striking portrait cover also gives it a distinctive identity within the series.
