The Tuscan Master
The Tuscan Master by Peter Adamson, published by Sceptre in 2000, is a work of fiction that explores the life of Tullio d’Attore, an artist whose promising career has faltered over the years. Set against the backdrop of Tuscany, Tullio now finds himself guiding tourists rather than creating art, as he grapples with his admiration for early Renaissance works. The arrival of a young man, Giuliano Amadei, who begins to paint Tullio’s wife, Claudia, introduces new dynamics into Tullio’s life, leading to unexpected developments.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of artistic aspiration and personal relationships, as Tullio navigates the complexities of his career and marriage. The story unfolds within the historical setting of the Palazzo Lanzi, where the interplay of art and music, particularly through Giuliano’s cello, adds depth to Tullio’s journey. With 248 pages, this edition provides a detailed exploration of Tullio’s struggles and the influences that shape his life in Italy.
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Once one of Italy’s most promising young talents, the years have not treated artist Tullio d’Attore’s career kindly, his admiration for the art of the early Renaissance bringing him, not the breath of artistic inspiration, but, instead, a devoted following of tourists, for whom he acts as guide. As another Tuscan summer begins, Tullio’s friends in the world of art criticism, plan to revive his work, but then a strange young man, Giuliano Amadei, takes an apartment in the seventeenth century Palazzo Lanzi where Tullio lives with his wife, Claudia – and begins to paint her, magnificently. To the sound of Giuliano’s cello playing, which pervades the palazzo, Tullio’s story must be played out to its dramatic and surprising end.
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