The Adolph Lewisohn Collection of Modern French Paintings and Sculptures

The Adolph Lewisohn Collection of Modern French Paintings and Sculptures is a comprehensive catalog of the private collection of Adolph Lewisohn, a prominent American art collector and philanthropist of the early 20th century. The collection is focused on modern French art, with works by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Auguste Rodin.The book is authored by Stephan Bourgeois, an art historian and curator who was instrumental in organizing the exhibition of the Lewisohn Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1915. The catalog features detailed descriptions and photographs of each artwork in the collection, along with biographical information about the artists and historical context for their work.The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, spanning the period from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The artworks are arranged thematically, with sections devoted to landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and genre scenes, among others.The Adolph Lewisohn Collection of Modern French Paintings and Sculptures is a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts, providing insight into the tastes and interests of one of the most important collectors of his time.With An Essay On French Painting During The Nineteenth Century And Notes On Each Artist's Life And Works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.