The Hermitage
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Pierre Descargues
Binding: Paperback
Published: THAMES AND HUDSON, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Previous bookseller stamp inside, page edges very lightly yellowed
This comprehensive art history volume presents a captivating journey through the State Hermitage Museum, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions. Pierre Descargues meticulously chronicles the museum's rich history, from its imperial origins to its status as a global repository of art and artifacts. The text illuminates the architectural splendor of the Winter Palace and guides readers through its unparalleled collections, showcasing masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts spanning centuries and civilizations. It offers an insightful and accessible overview for anyone seeking to understand the depth and breadth of this magnificent Russian treasure.
Author: Pierre Descargues
Binding: Paperback
Published: THAMES AND HUDSON, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Previous bookseller stamp inside, page edges very lightly yellowed
This comprehensive art history volume presents a captivating journey through the State Hermitage Museum, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions. Pierre Descargues meticulously chronicles the museum's rich history, from its imperial origins to its status as a global repository of art and artifacts. The text illuminates the architectural splendor of the Winter Palace and guides readers through its unparalleled collections, showcasing masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts spanning centuries and civilizations. It offers an insightful and accessible overview for anyone seeking to understand the depth and breadth of this magnificent Russian treasure.