{"product_id":"1943-ferdinand-hodler-first-edition-23796","title":"1943 Ferdinand Hodler | First Edition | Artist Photography | Vintage Art Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating early book documenting the life and work of Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, published in Bern by Aare Verlag in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Othmar Gurtner, Hodler. Ein zeitgenössisches Dokument \/ Documents du temps de sa vie brings together photographs of Hodler and his life from 1912–1918, including striking images of the artist at work and in his garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume contains 45 pages of German and French text and 40 photogravure plates, making it both an early Hodler publication and an especially interesting photographic document of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard first edition, complete with its original cloth binding and original photographic dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Artist: Ferdinand Hodler\u003cbr\u003e\n* Editor: Othmar Gurtner\u003cbr\u003e\n* Title: Hodler. Ein zeitgenössisches Dokument \/ Documents du temps de sa vie\u003cbr\u003e\n* Publisher: Aare Verlag, Bern\u003cbr\u003e\n* Year: 1943\u003cbr\u003e\n* Edition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n* Language: German \/ French\u003cbr\u003e\n* Format: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pages: 45\u003cbr\u003e\n* Illustrations: 40 photogravure plates\u003cbr\u003e\n* Original dust jacket: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n* Dimensions: approximately 12.5 × 9.25 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book itself is well preserved for its age. The original dust jacket is present but has tears and age-related wear, particularly along the edges. Please see photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful historical document of Ferdinand Hodler, especially appealing to collectors of Swiss art, early 20th-century painting, vintage photography, and beautifully produced European art books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monet's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54042831847700,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/9033\/2948\/files\/il_fullxfull.8531993722_8t5l.jpg?v=1789855377","url":"https:\/\/monetslibrary.com\/products\/1943-ferdinand-hodler-first-edition-23796","provider":"Monet's Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}