A beautiful mid-century art monograph devoted to Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the most celebrated painters of French Impressionism, published in New York by Harry N. Abrams in 1950.
Part of The Library of Great Painters series, this volume features an introduction by American art critic and historian Walter Pach, along with fifty reproductions of Renoir’s paintings in full color.
From intimate portraits and luminous landscapes to his celebrated scenes of Parisian life, the book offers a lovely overview of Renoir’s artistic world.
An especially attractive edition, featuring a dark blue linen hardcover with gilt lettering, a mounted color illustration on the front cover, and its original clear acetate dust jacket.
First edition, 1950.
Details:
126 pages
50 full-color reproductions
Linen hardcover with gilt lettering
Original clear acetate dust jacket
Introduction by Walter Pach
Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York
The Library of Great Painters series
Condition: Good vintage condition. The original clear acetate dust jacket is present, with noticeable yellowing, discoloration, and some surface dirt. The linen hardcover shows general shelf wear. A few interior pages have minor foxing. Overall, a complete vintage copy with its original protective jacket. Please see photos for details.
