Death of the Hero: French Painting from David to Delacroix

The book is a hardcover edition with a worn dust jacket showing some tears and library stickers. It is an ex-library copy with stamps from the Denver Public Library. The binding remains intact, and the pages are generally clean, though they may show typical signs of library use.

"Death of the Hero: French Painting from David to Delacroix" by Jack Lindsay, published by Studio Books, Longacre Press Ltd in London, 1960, is a hardcover exploration of French art history. This edition offers a detailed examination of the transition in French painting from the neoclassical style of Jacques-Louis David to the romanticism of Eugène Delacroix. Jack Lindsay, a noted historian and writer, provides insightful commentary on the evolution of artistic styles and the socio-political influences of the time. The book is an ex-library copy with stamps from the Denver Public Library, indicating its previous use in a public collection. While the dust jacket shows signs of wear, it remains mostly intact, preserving the striking cover art. This edition is a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts interested in the pivotal period of 19th-century French art.