Hardcover
2014 · Madrid
by Blanch, Santiago Alcolea et al.
Madrid: Rosendo Naseiro, 2014. Hardcover. VG. creasing to spine top edges; back cover corner. lower textblock scratched & marked.. Sage cloth with color illus. laid on both covers, gilt letters on spine & front cover, 400 pp., color & BW illus. Text is in Spanish. Provides details of still-life paintings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as collected by Spanish businessman Rosendo Naseiro of Madrid. Approaches the genre by century and by artist, including artist biographies and an extensive bibliography, in addition to the stunning full-color illustrations. One of the most exquisite collections and books we have seen on the subject. Beautiful, bold plates. Scarce.
(Inventory #: 154635)