Sphinx: The Life and Art of Leonor Fini

[Leonor Fini]. Peter Webb.

The Vendome Press. New York. 2009. First English-language edition. First published in French in 2007. Hardback, quarto; red boards, dust jacket. 304 pages. Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. English. 305 x 270mm. 2.5kg. 9780865652552. Near fine, in near fine dust jacket; slight shelf wear to base of boards; partial sun-fading to front panel of jacket.

A comprehensive monograph on the life and work of the Argentine-Italian artist Leonor Fini. The book explores Fini's creative life as she travelled and worked across Europe and America, collecting along the way stories of her remarkable life and acquaintances with many of the key culture figures of the twentieth century. She connects so many artists together and was herself a muse for many. Fini's varied output is discussed and illustrated, including her paintings and theatre designs.