Over the last few years vettriano has had a meteoric. My house will have lots of vettriano paintings in it. Jack vettriano, 1951, is a scottish painter of contemporary art for sale. Jack vettriano is the most popular and successful scottish artist in history. Isbn 9781862056466 a reduced format version was published in 2007 studio life, foreword by ian rankin, photographs by jillian edelstein, text by tom rawstorne, pavilion books, 2008. Daylight scenes of heady optimism, painted against backdrops of beaches and racetracks, are counterbalanced by more disquieting canvases of. Elegy for a dead admiral billy boys the temptress singing butler sweet bird of youth i lazy hazy days man in the mirror her secret life his favourite girl just another day on parade dance me to the end of love the billy boys the singing butler pendine beach night in the city seaside sharks tension, timing, triumph monaco 71 elegy dead animal. In many of jacks paintings, there is a hidden narrative, in enigmatic compositions, a starting point for dozens of. Jun 01, 1997 evoking the worlds of raymond chandler and hollywood film noir, the neorealist paintings of jack vettriano are published here in a handsome monograph. Jack vettriano biography born 1951 life of scottish. His pictures sell for a record amount of money, the paintings in his exhibi. He did not start painting until the 1970s, when a girlfriend.
He has a unique style often described as sentimental, earns global recognition. Along with astonishing sales of his work, he has been awarded an obe. In 1995 jack vettriano had his a date with fate exhibition in edinburgh. Born in fife in 1951, jack vettriano has emerged from the unlikely background of an early working life in the scottish coalfields to become one of britains best known contemporary artists. Illustrated with 100 of his paintings, the book is accompanied by an elegant biographical portrait of the artists life and achievements. Limited edition silkscreen and giclee prints including rare secondary market prints from jack vettriano editions anne magill a range of signed, limited edition giclee prints featuring images by internationally renowned artist, anne magill. His oil painting, the singing butler, became a best selling image in britain. Jack vettrianos solo exhibition in edinburgh was a sellout and since then he has had solo exhibitions in london, hong kong, new york, and rome. The book also includes a limited amount of historical information on vettrianos life, but this does not have a great deal of depth.
The book also includes brandnew, neverbeforeseen paintings. With outstanding and revealing photography by jillian edelstein and a foreword from friend and fellow son of fife, author ian rankin, this is a book. Jack vettriano limited edition print pricing secondary. With outstanding and revealing photography by jillian edelstein and a foreword from friend and fellow son of fife, author ian rankin, this is a book to delight jack vettriano s fans. Jack vettriano s powerful canvases of an alluring yet sinister world are beautifully captured in a mini edition vettriano s images are a gateway to a timeless place where past and present intertwine. Studio life by vettriano, jack hardback book the cheap fast free. Emerging from the unlikely background of the scottish coalfields. See more ideas about jack vettriano, jack vetriano and the singing butler.
This piece has now sold out from the publisher and this is our last copy. To date, five books have been published about jack vettriano, the most recent of which is entitled studio life and was published in march 2008. Elegy for a dead admiral billy boys the temptress singing butler sweet bird of youth i lazy hazy days man in the mirror her secret life his favourite girl just another. A life reduced format new edition by jack vettriano. Now, vettrianos paintings, limited edition prints and books that can be found in private, corporate and public collections around the world. With outstanding and revealing photography by jillian edelstein and a foreword from jacks friend, author ian rankin, this is a book. The signed, jack vettriano book is new but lacking its. I sent her a copy of the book signed and i thought it would be lovely to paint her again. In 2008 vettriano painted a portrait of zara phillips mbe horse. A life signed book jack vettriano simply jack vettriano.
Jack vettriano s book a life is fine volume of 191 pages containing numerous illustrations and commentary across the whole span of jack vettriano s prestigious and fascinating output of painted works. In 2008 vettriano painted a portrait of zara phillips mbe horse rider and granddaughter of queen elizabeth ii as part of a charity fundraising project for sport relief 2008. Emerging from the unlikely background of the scottish coalfields, unknown and untutored, jack vettriano has become scotlands most successful and controversial contemporary artist. Vettriano grew up in methil, fife, an industrial seaside town. Signed by jack vettriano and some including inscriptions by vettriano. Jack vettriano prints signed limited editions from jack vettriano.
Hardback edition hand signed by jack vettriano to coles books official bookplate new and unread. Jack vettrianos powerful canvases of an alluring yet sinister world are beautifully captured in a mini edition vettrianos images are a gateway to a timeless place where past and present intertwine. Hardback isbn 9781862058569 hardback, size 208 x 164mm, pages 112, price. Vettriano soon became a national sensation, with the owner of bluebird club in london, sir terence conran, signing him up to create several original paintings that featured the life of sir malcolm. Jack vettriano simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. His piece the singing butler which sold at sotherbys for. His pictures sell for a record amount of money, the paintings in his exhibitions are always sold out before the opening, and the singing. Jack vettriano biography born 1951 life of scottish painter. He did not start painting until the 1970s, when a girlfriend gifted him a set of watercolors for his 21st birthday.
Publisher and retailer of all vettriano signed limited editions. Romantic and timeless, there is a cinematic quality to this collection of prints, hinting at narratives yet to unfold. Andrews in fife and grew up in the industrial seaside town of methil, about 30. We analyse jack s own cultural influences and the influences his work has come to have on popular culture in turn. Vettriano soon became a national sensation, with the owner of bluebird club in london, sir terence conran, signing him up to create several original paintings that featured the life of sir malcolm campbell. Born in scotland in 1953 of italian parents, jack vettriano began his career as a mining engineer in the scottish coalfields, painting only in his spare time. Official stockists of jack vettriano limited edition prints. Jack vettriano biography jack vettriano paintings short. In december 2003 the painter jack vettriano, a coalminers son, met his parents off the train from scotland on his way to collect an obe. Jack vettriano hand signed book, lovers and other strangers.
We were very happy to receive the large version of the singing butler which now hangs next to a large version of missing man ii with the lady pointing towards the. Signed and unsigned copies available to here, 1st editions available too. All carefully sourced and checked to ensure authenticity. The artist has been described as a purveyor of soft. The book is primarily intended as a collection of vettrianos paintings however, and so i do not feel that the relative sparseness of information detracts from the book. Lovers and other strangers signed limited edition book. Jack vettriano by anthony quinn, jack vettriano and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Affairs of the heart jack vettriano exhibition catalogue limited copies now available the bluebird collection. Over the last few years vettriano has had a meteoric rise to fame emerging from the unlikely background of the scottish coalfields, unknown and untutored, he has become scotlands most successful and controversial contemporary artist. Simply jack vettriano official jack vettriano stockists. Eight works from contemporary scottish painter jack vettriano are featured in this handy little magneto dairy. We have the uks largest selection of limited edition prints, artists proofs and signed prints.
Since publication in june 2000, jack vettrianos major new book lovers and other strangers has already had an overwhelming impact. Genesis publications jack vettriano the signed limited edition. Jack vettriano by vettriano, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jack vettriano betrayal first kiss framed limited ed. Jack vettriano yesterdays dreams limited edition print. Jack vettriano bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Limited editions signed limited editions last few available. Jack vettriano studio brings the finest artwork from one of the worlds most loved artists. Jack vettriano born november 17, 1951 is a painter who was born in methil, fife, scotland where he also grew up. Jack vettriano for more than twenty years jack vettrianos paintings have enjoyed worldwide acclaim and he is now regarded as one the mostloved painters of our time.
Evoking the worlds of raymond chandler and hollywood film noir, the neorealist paintings of jack vettriano are published here in a handsome monograph. His 1992 painting, the singing butler, became a bestselling image in britain. Jack vettriano born 17 november 1951, birth name jack hoggan is a scottish painter. Limited edition silkscreen and giclee prints including rare secondary market prints from jack vettriano editions anne magill a range of signed, limited edition giclee prints featuring images by internationally. Jack vettriano prints signed limited editions from jack. Hardback isbn 9781862058552 hardback, size 208 x 164mm, pages 112, price. The voyeur by jack vettriano if you love this image you can find in the the book a life by jack vettriano. At the same time, some of vettrianos creative pieces as considered mysterious while others are melancholic in their rights. With outstanding and revealing photography by jillian edelstein and a foreword from friend and fellow son of fife, author ian rankin, this is a book to delight jack vettrianos fans. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
Jack vettriano, obe born jack hoggan, 17 november 1951, is a scottish painter. Heartbreak publishing welcome to heartbreak publishing. This giftsized book focuses on vettriano s women the mysterious, seductive, beautiful, languid, passionate and powerful. In 1988, vettriano gave up his job as a mining engineer in order to paint fulltime. From its vertical six language daily calendar grid to the unforgettable images from the brush of one of britain s most popular and successful artists this little diary is sure to please art lovers the world over. Jack vettriano is a famous artist who was born in scotland in 1953 to italian parents. We analyse jacks own cultural influences and the influences his work has come to have on popular culture in turn. Depicted against a backdrop of bars, clubs, racetracks and bedrooms, the men are often mysterious, hardedged and s. This is a framed piece and has been signed by jack vettriano. Learn more paintings by jack vettriano in chronological order. Jacks own cultural influences and the influences his work has come to have on popular culture in turn are analyzed. Demontfort fine art brand new direct from our high street gallery.
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