A fascinating vintage art book exploring the paintings once dismissed as “kitsch” and now increasingly appreciated for their beauty, craftsmanship, and glimpse into the tastes and culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Written by art historian Aleksa Čelebonović, this richly illustrated volume brings together Victorian and Edwardian-era painters including Lawrence Alma-Tadema, James Tissot, Frederic Leighton, Giovanni Boldini, and many others.
Rather than simply presenting these works as decorative paintings, Čelebonović examines Bourgeois Realism as an important part of art history, making this a particularly interesting book for collectors of academic painting, Salon art, Victorian art, and the history of changing artistic taste.
Published by Harry N. Abrams in 1974, this first edition includes 170 illustrations, including 41 full-color plates.
Details
Length/Pages: 197 pages
Dimensions: 30.7 × 25 × approx. 2.5 cm
Condition: Very Good. Vintage copy with dust jacket. Please see photos for condition details.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Year: 1974
