Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
Title: Masters of Seventeenth Century Dutch Genre Painting
Description: Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1984. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. Slight wear & light soiling to text block edges. Covers & spine somewhat worn, especially to margins & corners. ; With plates & illustrations. Slight wear & light soiling to text block edges. Covers & spine somewhat worn, especially to margins & corners. ; 28 x 21.5 x 4 cms; lxxxviii, 400 pages; Masters of Seventeenth-Century Dutch Genre Painting is a comprehensive exploration of Dutch genre painting during the 1600s. Published in conjunction with a 1984 exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this 397-page volume features 127 paintings, each accompanied by detailed annotations and illustrations. The book delves into the works of prominent artists such as Gerard ter Borch, Gerrit Dou, and Jan Steen, offering insights into their techniques and thematic choices. Additionally, it examines the cultural and societal contexts of the Dutch Golden Age, providing a deeper understanding of the everyday scenes depicted in these artworks. Recognized for its scholarly contribution, the book was selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book and received the College Art Association's Alfred H. Barr Award for its excellence in art scholarship.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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