Hardbound
2004 · New York
by Barratt, Carrie Rebora and Ellen G. Miles
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Yale University Press, 2004. Hardbound. VG/VG. Toffee-colored cloth with gilt lettering with full color-illustrated glossy dustjacket; 338 pp. with 92 color plates and 183 be figures. Issued in conjunction with several 2004-2005 exhibitions of artwork rendered by early American portraitist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828). Follows his biography and career chronologically, with narrative and annotated catalogue entries interwoven. Features 92 specific pieces and includes a special section devoted to Stuart's celebrated portraits of George Washington. Includes a bibliography as well. Reminds us that Stuart DID paint other individuals.
(Inventory #: 163272)