Russkaia miniatiura na emali XVIII – nachala XIX vv. / Russian Enamel Miniatures of the 18th to the Early 19th c.
St. Petersburg: Iskusstvo, 1995. sewn cl. The author unfolds the scantily studied history of a significant branch of Russian art history, revealing both the rich content of the paintings G.and the often high level of virtuosity they display. In Russia the genre developed in range and aesthetic level from the beginning of the eighteenth to the second quarter of the nineteenth century. Through critical interpretation and comparision with Western European work, and the examination of pieces from various public and private collections, especially that of the Hermitage, the author identifies the best miniaturists among Russian and non-Russian artists working in Russia and explains their achievements. 336 pp., 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 ins., 27 b-&-w illus., 76 color, Rus. with summary and captions in ENGLISH. Item #833
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