Description
| Product ID: | 9781913491857 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Figures of the Enlightenment |
| Subtitle: | A Catalogue of Eighteenth-century Meissen from a Private Collection |
| Authors: | Author: Philip Kelleway |
| Page Count: | 128 |
| Subjects: | Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks, Ceramic arts, pottery, glass |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book of a significant private collection of eighteenth-century Meissen porcelain has been expertly catalogued and photographed. With over 100 specially commissioned photographs to showcase the objects in the round and close-up, as well as to highlight their important features. There are detailed entries for each item, whilst the introductory essay helps to shed light on these beautiful pieces of Meissen porcelain, many of them extremely rare, and are placed into their historical context. Anyone with an interest in the decorative arts of the eighteenth-century will find this book a feast for the eyes. This book of a significant private collection of eighteenth-century Meissen porcelain has been expertly catalogued and photographed. With over 100 specially commissioned photographs to showcase the objects in the round and close-up, as well as to highlight their important features. There are detailed entries for each item, whilst the introductory essay helps to shed light on these beautiful pieces of Meissen porcelain, many of them extremely rare, and are placed into their historical context. Anyone with an interest in the decorative arts of the eighteenth-century will find this book a feast for the eyes. |
| Imprint Name: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Publisher Name: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-10-07 |
