Alfred Woltmann; F. E. Bunnett — Holbein and His Time

London, Richard Bentley and Son, 1872. First edition. Leather. The first English edition of Alfred Woltmann's important biography on the influential art of Hans Holbein, illustrated throughout with examples of Holbein's paintings. The first English edition of this work, translated by F. E. Bunnett.A detailed biography exploring the life and art of Hans Holbein.Holbein was a noted German painter of the Renaissance period, known for his portraits of many prominent figures of the time, painting in a Northern Renaissance style.His important portraits include Henry VIII, Thomas More, Edward VI as a baby, and the infamous portrait of Anna of Cleves.Illustrated with a frontispiece, twenty-four plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.Originally written in German by Alfred Woltmann, a noted art historian. This was his most important work. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with just a little rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor marks to the boards. Spine is a little discoloured. Light bumping to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spotting. Very Good . Ill.: Hans Holbein. Very Good .