Limoges Enamels at the Frick Collection Hardback
by Ian Wardropper
Hardback
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The first catalog of the Frick's important collection of fifteenth-sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Limoges enamels, this jewel-like book features major examples of works by some of the leading masters of the art, including the Penicaud brothers, Leonard Limousin, and the Master of the Large Foreheads. Forty-three highlights from the collection are accompanied by a brief commentary and stunning new photography.
There is an illustrated essay by director of the Frick, Ian Wardropper, on the artistic significance, stylistic qualities, and craftsmanship of the collection, and a glossary of terms by the Frick's associate conservator Julia Day. AUTHOR: Ian Wardropper is the director of The Frick Collection, New York Julia Day is associate conservator at The Frick Collection, New York SELLING POINTS: . A new volume devoted to The Frick Collection's internationally important collection of French of 15th-, 16th- and early 17th-century enamels. . Representing most of the notable artists and covering many characteristic types and subjects, this New York collection constitutes a comprehensive survey of this medium at a distinguished level of quality 75 colour illustrations
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages
- Publisher:D Giles Ltd
- Publication Date:01/09/2015
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- ISBN:9781907804373
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages
- Publisher:D Giles Ltd
- Publication Date:01/09/2015
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- ISBN:9781907804373
