Lot 567
The Art of Degas - Cover Design by Aleksandra Ekster
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A book dedicated to the art of Degas, with 50 reproductions. Cover design by Aleksandra Ekster. Ekster (1882-1949), a painter and designer, native of Ukraine, was one of the prominent Russian and Ukrainian Avant Garde artists. Taught and influenced many artists amongst them Boris Aronson, Yissachar Ryback and Yitzchak Frenkel. 30 cm. 89 pp. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears to cover.
