John Rombola Eclectic Eccentric
John Rombola Eclectic Eccentric by Veronique Vienne, published by Chronicle Books on October 21, 2009, is a first edition that spans 272 pages. This comprehensive monograph presents the vibrant and spirited artwork of John Rombola, who began his career illustrating for notable magazines such as Life, Holiday, and Town & Country. The book showcases a selection of his most recognized series, including line drawings of the New York skyline and depictions of Manhattan’s society women, alongside lush gouache and ink illustrations inspired by his travels.
Readers will find an exploration of Rombola’s unique artistic style, characterized by a whimsical and lively approach. Veronique Vienne, an art and cultural critic, delves into the various facets of Rombola’s career, highlighting his eccentricity and the humor embedded in his work. The collection not only reflects Rombola’s artistic journey but also serves as a testament to his influence on contemporary art and design, appealing to both long-time admirers and a new generation of art enthusiasts.
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John Rombola started his career illustrating for magazines, and his work frequently appeared in Life, Holiday, and Town & Country. Recently rediscovered by a new generation of art and design lovers, John Rombola’s rambunctious, spirited art is gathered in this first-ever comprehensive monograph of his work. Art and cultural critic Veronique Vienne explores Rombola’s career through selections from his most well-known series,including his line drawings of the New York skyline, his scintillating take on Manhattan’s society women, and lush gouache and ink drawings from his travels, both real and imagined, to the tropics and to Europe. Lively and often funny, the drawings in this volume reveal the spirited style of an eccentric artist who moves to his own, whimsical rhythm. Rombola works primarily in gouache and ink on paper; his art is in the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
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