(New York): Thames and Hudson, (1995). First American Edition. 11.5 x 9 in. 208pp, Bibliography. Blue boards. Book in fine condition; dj very good (2-inch tear in spine panel). 190 illustrations - 108 in color. A catalogue of the drawings of Poussin and his circle in the Royal Library. Poussin is "the most important French artist" of the 17th century, his work "the embodiment of French classicism" (dj). ISBN 050023700X; Illustrated; 11.5 x 9 inches; 208 pages.

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Title

Poussin Works on Paper: Drawings from the Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Publisher

Thames & Hudson, New York

Publication Date

1995

Language

English

ISBN 10

050023700X

ISBN 13

9780500237007

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First American Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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This book is a catalogue of the drawings by Poussin and his circle in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle - one of the world's most important holdings of drawings by Poussin, with a provenance that goes back to the collections of the artist's friends and patrons. It accompanies a traveling exhibition of sixty-five Poussin drawings that will be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, as part of the celebrations of the 400th anniversary of Poussin's birth.

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Martin Clayton is Assistant Curator at Windsor Castle.

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