Encyclopaedia of Old Masters by Joachim Fernau (1958) – Vintage Art History Hardcover with Dust Jacket & 230 Color Illustrations
$29.00
Explore the Masters Behind the Masterpieces
Whether you're a student of European art, a vintage book collector, or just someone who loves paging through beautiful full-color reproductions, this is a book worth adding to your shelf. This 1958 second impression of Encyclopaedia of Old Masters, published by Thames & Hudson, features entries on 750 classical painters and is illustrated with 230 color plates—making it as rich visually as it is informative.
From early Renaissance visionaries to late 18th-century painters, Joachim Fernau delivers clear, concise biographies and insights into each artist’s place in the history of art. With over 300 pages of carefully organized content, this hardcover reference is both scholarly and accessible.
Specifications
- Title: Encyclopaedia of Old Masters
- Author: Joachim Fernau
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
- Edition: Second Impression
- Year: 1958
- Language: English
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages: 334
- Dimensions: 9" x 6" x 1"
- Genre: Art History, European Painting
- CONDITION: Some dust jacket edge wear is present (see photos), but the cloth binding and pages are clean and tight.
A Timeless Reference for Art Enthusiasts
This book is a perfect blend of scholarship and charm, designed to be both a useful reference and a visually stunning keepsake. It makes a thoughtful gift for a painter, historian, or anyone who enjoys leafing through the pages of classical beauty.
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