Catalogue Of The Corcoran Gallery Of Art, 1882 (1882)

By William MacLeod

Book Overview

Catalogue Of The Corcoran Gallery Of Art, 1882 is a book written by William Macleod in the year 1882. The book is a comprehensive catalog of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, which was a museum located in Washington D.C. The museum was founded by William Wilson Corcoran, a philanthropist and art collector, in 1869. The book provides a detailed description of the art collection housed in the museum, which included paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. The collection featured works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck, as well as American artists like John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer. The catalog is organized by the different categories of art, including paintings, sculptures, and engravings. Each entry includes a description of the artwork, the artist, and the date it was created. The book also includes an introduction by the author, which provides a brief history of the museum and its founder.Catalogue Of The Corcoran Gallery Of Art, 1882 is an important historical document that provides insight into the art collection of one of the most prominent museums in the United States during the late 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for art historians, museum curators, and anyone interested in the history of American art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164598279
• ISBN13: 9781164598275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"