{"product_id":"schmeltz-paintings-4","title":"SCHMELTZ Paintings","description":"\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eThe 49 color illustrations of \u003cem\u003eSchmeltz Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eBruno Schmeltz\u003c\/strong\u003e are like a surreal narrative story, dealing with giant monolithic blocks, construction of new structures, and people, including many voluptuous nude women, gloriously bathed in bright sunlight. The images and people are Jewish and\/or Arab, the setting is the Middle East. It's like a tale of modern Palestinian and Israeli settlements juxtaposed with antiquity, by way of the huge stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhat is most striking is not only the superb classical painting style, totally realistic and grounded in the academic traditions, but also the magical, brilliant quality of light; Schmeltz is a master of bright, warm light reflecting off the blocks of stone, warming smooth naked skin, drenching each work in rich, sensual detail.\n\nText in French.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOut of Print.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Fine. \u003c\/strong\u003eSoftly bumped spine corners and a tiny chip on the spine. Rubbing at bottom edge and center of front cover.","brand":"Ramsay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59643527463198,"sku":"RB7044","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/RB7044-schmeltz-paintings.jpg?v=1784516340","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/schmeltz-paintings-4","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}