| Title | : | The Madman's Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Edward Brooke-Hitching |
| Release | : | 2023-03-08 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Reference, Books, Arts & Entertainment, Art & Architecture |
| Size | : | 499484484 |
| Brought to light from the depths of libraries, museums, dealers, and galleries around the world, these forgotten artistic treasures include portraits of oddballs such as the British explorer with a penchant for riding crocodiles, and the Italian monk who levitated so often he's recognized as the patron saint of airplane passengers. Discover impossible medieval land yachts, floating churches, and eagle-powered airships. Encounter dog-headed holy men, armies of German giants, 18th-century stuntmen, human chessboards, screaming ghost heads, and more marvels of the human imagination. A captivating odditorium of obscure and engaging characters and works, each expertly brought to life by historian and curator of the strange Edward Brooke-Hitching, here is a richly illustrated and entertaining gallery for lovers of outré art and history. |
